Williamson County (Tx) Georgetown , TX 78627
Posted 4 days ago
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting directly to a Counselor Supervisor, responsible for providing counseling and mental health services to Juvenile Services youth and families, either in residential or field settings. Level I of II in Juvenile Counseling. This is for the Georgetown Juvenile Services location.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
Provides individual, group and family counseling to youth and their families
Conducts crisis screenings for new clients
Assists in providing and coordinating community resources based on youth and family need
Participates in identifying and treatment of mental health needs
Responds to mental health crisis and provides crisis intervention
Assists in planning and implementation of mental health programs
Serves as mental health liaison for youth, families and medical professionals
Supports youth and families with transition and continuity of mental health care
Conducts mental health and counseling assessments
Creates and maintains all mental health charts and documentation
Coaches non-mental health personnel on youth mental health issues
Assists with the training and development of counseling interns
Conducts home and school visits to track progress
Trains Juvenile Services personnel on trauma care
Provides progress update to mental health professionals
Attends all meetings and trainings as necessary
Performs special duties as assigned
ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, repetitive motions, and standing
Position involves performing non-violent physical restraint
Position involves operating motor vehicles
Position involves participating or leading adventure-based activities
Position involves occasional lifting and carrying of up to fifty (50) pounds and exertion of up to twenty-five (25) pounds of force to move objects
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment
Contact with persons accused or adjudicated of crimes
Exposure to aggressive behavior, bodily fluids and youth with mental health needs
Regular travel between work sites as required
IRREGULAR HOURS
Includes regular occurring evening and weekend hours and occasional holiday hours
Work schedule and on-call schedule assigned
Ability to provide crisis intervention 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Position requires 24 hour on-call schedule rotation
May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency
Essential personnel for emergency situations; discretion of department director
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in behavioral health, counseling or related field OR graduation within three (3) months of employmentand licensing requirements(see licensure requirements below)
At least six (6) months of experience working with youth or families
Working knowledge of specific job-related technology
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required within six (6) months of hire:
One of the following:
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Associate
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or intern/Associate
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
Associate Sex Offender Therapist Provider (ASOTP)
Licensed Sex Offender Therapist Provider (LSOTP)
Required within thirty (30) days of employment
Valid Texas driver's license
Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR and First Aid Certification
Crisis Prevention Intervention
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Six (6) months experience as a licensed mental health professional
One (1) year of experience working with youth
Bilingual
EMPLOYMENT TESTING
Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:
Criminal background check: Yes
Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
Drug screening: Yes
Physical exam: No
Psychological exam: No
Additional: Child Abuse Registry Check
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website atwww.wilco.org/hr.
Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.
TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco and non-tobacco products such as vapor, e-cigarettes and the use of chewing tobacco or like products is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
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