Clinical Psychologist V

About the role

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD (“The HARRIS CENTER”) is seeking a Clinical Psychologist V. Under the general direction of designated supervisors, this position is responsible for conducting psychological evaluations, including court-ordered evaluations and consultations for services as designated by the criminal/juvenile court system. Duties may include collaborating with individuals in the court as requested or other individuals designated by the criminal/juvenile justice system and providing clinical supervision of designated staff/interns.

Responsibilities

• Supervises master’s level clinicians, practicum, and doctoral interns/students (APA-accredited doctoral internship program), licensed providers, including staffing cases, reviewing reports and notes, and addressing crises in both institutions or within the community.
• Conducts psychological and forensic assessments for the juvenile court and serves as a clinical lead on assigned juvenile cases involved in the court system.
• Facilitates didactic experiences for clinicians, including group supervision and training opportunities within the agency and the community.
• Provides case consultation to doctoral level staff regarding clinical issues and provides clinical input in multidisciplinary case staffing.
• Maintains divisional productivity standards.
• Demonstrates ethical conduct in all clinical and professional activities.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• Adapts to changing work requirements.
• Complies with agency policies and procedures, accrediting/regulator bodies, and performance contract documentation requirements.

Requirements

• Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.) or equivalent in clinical, counseling, developmental or behavioral psychology.
• At least 4 years’ experience with clinical/psychological assessments of individuals with mental illness.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Psychologist in the State of Texas, or P.h.D.
• Knowledge of psychological assessment/juvenile forensic evaluations.
• Knowledge of diagnostic criteria, specific clinical features, and guidelines for formulating a diagnosis.
• Knowledge of child development specific to severe or chronic disability of children attributable to intellectual impairment or mental illness.
• Strong diagnostic skills, the ability to incorporate patient history, symptoms, environmental and related issues to formulate proper diagnosis and treatment recommendations.
• Strong communications skills, listening and interpersonal skills above average, written documentation is clear, concise and well-constructed.
• Effective time management and organization skills.
• Able to execute standard word processing software on the computer.

Benefits

The Harris Center offers a competitive salary along with a suite of excellent benefits designed to enrich your life both professionally and personally. These benefits include:

• A robust retirement plan with company matching.
• Prior service credit accelerating your journey towards a more substantial Paid Time Off accrual.
• Cell Phone Discounts.
• Exclusive entertainment deals through Tickets at Work.
• A free Headspace subscription for mental wellness.
• An Employee Assistance Program supporting your overall well-being.
• Significant financial relief through student loan forgiveness as a valued member of The Harris Center team.

What We Have To Offer

As a qualifying entity, our employees are eligible for various student loan forgiveness programs, designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education.

About Us

The HARRIS CENTER is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The Harris Center provided care to over 96,000 people in fiscal year 2023!

As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The HARRIS CENTER provides a full continuum of services at 86 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 40 different languages as well as sign language to better serve what is one of the most diverse and multi-cultural communities in the nation.

By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,500 employees, The Harris Center is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.