TJJD - Health Specialist V / VI / VII Mental Heal

About the role

TJJD addresses the multiple and complex needs of the youth committed to the agency as well as their families through a trauma informed multi-disciplinary integrated approach that includes implementation of the agency approved Texas Model of Trauma Informed Corrections and a Mental Health Treatment Program (MHTP).

Responsibilities

• Conducts trauma informed psychological evaluations (including stage assessment), suicide risk assessments, and suicide monitoring.
• Develops behavior modification interventions and other clinical evaluations and incorporates specific recommendations regarding transition and re-entry planning and risk assessment.
• Participates in Administrative, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings.
• Conducts individual, group, trauma, and crisis counseling sessions; and facilitates family reintegration services, as appropriate.
• Participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment (MDT) team or Youth Service Teams, provides clinical consultation relating to assessment (risks), treatment (needs), intervention strategies, and behavioral modifications to members of the MDT team and other staff.
• Makes sure youth receiving treatment by contracted service providers are monitored.
• Contributes to the development, maintenance, and delivery of in-service training for facility staff as it relates to the agencys rehabilitation and treatment programs.
• Engages in activities designed to enhance professional development and to maintain current licensure or certification.
• Coordinates and collaborates with program staff in program planning, development, implementation, analysis, and documentation of agency program(s).
• Provides advice and counsel by interpreting policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and standards related to the program.
• Aids in developing program policies, procedures, standards, and manuals in accordance with program objectives and goals.
• May analyze the application of and variations within programs to develop action plans for improving or initiating new programs.
• Performs a variety of related duties, not listed, determined and assigned, as needed, by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in psychology, social work, or a related field.
• Licenses in mental health or related fields.
• Experience in providing psychological services to youth.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles and practices.
• Ability to conduct suicide risk assessments and provide crisis counseling.
• Experience with multi-disciplinary treatment teams and administrative meetings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in relevant software and databases.

Skills

• Strong clinical skills in psychological evaluation and counseling.
• Experience with trauma-informed care and suicide prevention.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of mental health treatment programs and Texas Model of Trauma Informed Corrections.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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