0000006114.CLINICIAN I/II.JUV - PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES

About the Role

Provides comprehensive psychological services to youths and families, including assessments, evaluations, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and consultation with staff and courts to assist in decision-making and disposition planning regarding youth and family dynamics. Supervises interns.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual, group, and family therapy services to youth supervised by the Dallas County Juvenile Department.
• Complete psychological assessments, psychological screens, addendums, family assessments, and sex offender assessments as needed, submitting them for supervision within 24 to 48 hours of completion.
• Attend and participate in meetings with psychology staff to aid in the effective provision of clinical services to juvenile department youth and families.
• Conduct on-call emergency services as indicated on the yearly schedule and provide on-site stabilization of youth experiencing a mental-health crisis.
• Serve as a consultant to administration, probation officers, court personnel, education department, attorneys, and institution professionals.
• Serve as a consultant on the Case Planning and Review Committee (CPRC) by providing clinical opinion to aid in developing recommendations for youth.
• Provide courtroom testimony as requested by officers of the court.
• Obtain yearly professional development through opportunities offered by the Dallas County Juvenile Department or other approved professional organizations to maintain professional relevancy and licensure.
• Complete requirements for independent licensure as an LPC, LPA, or LCSW within 3 years of employment.
• Conduct all other duties in the Psychology Division as directed by the Clinical Director or Assistant Clinical Director or Supervisor.

Clinician II – Additional Responsibilities

• Serve as a coordinator/lead of a sub-unit within the psychology division, including program development and/or maintenance, maintaining and providing statistical data, representing the sub-unit in communications, and acting as lead or consultant to other psychology staff.
• Participate in weekly meetings with other sub-unit supervisors and the Chief of Psychology.

Requirements

Education, Experience, and Training

• Successful completion of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology or a related field.

Clinician I

• Minimum one (1) year pre-/post-graduate level supervised experience providing psychological services, including psychotherapeutic services (may be obtained during a practicum program).
• Provisional license required or position may be underfilled until provisional license (passed test) is obtained, not to exceed three (3) years from date of hire.
• Training and experience in administering, scoring, and interpreting psychological assessments is strongly preferred.

Clinician II

• Minimum three (3) years post-graduate level supervised clinical experience.
• Independently licensed in the State of Texas as an LPC, LPA, LMFT, LMSW, or LCSW.

Special Requirements, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of standard software applications.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, department, and the general public.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License with a good driving record.
• Must pass an extensive background investigation and mandatory drug testing prior to employment; subject to random, unannounced drug and/or alcohol testing during employment.
• High tolerance for working in an emotionally demanding and stressful environment with juveniles who may have committed dangerous or aggressive acts.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

• Standard office environment with the ability to visit various off-site locations.
• May be transferred to another department, shift, location, or facility based on departmental needs.
• May be required to work mandatory overtime, double shifts, or remain on duty due to the 24-hour facility operations.
• May be considered ‘essential personnel’ and subject to being held over or called back to work at any time.
• Must be at least 21 years of age (for applicable positions) and pass all portions (physical/written) of the Juvenile Academy or meet all standards related to PREA and Ethics for specific positions.