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Counselor III - Hidalgo, United States - Hidalgo County, TX
Description
General DescriptionThe Judge Mario E. Ramirez, Jr. Juvenile Justice Center Mental Health Counselor provides screening, assessment, crisis intervention, individual/group counseling, and support services to juvenile offenders. This position requires a high degree of contact with juvenile offenders, other Facility personnel and outside professionals. The Judge Mario E. Ramirez, Jr. Juvenile Center Mental Health Counselor is directly responsible to the Juvenile Justice Center's Mental Health Counselor/Coordinator, or his/her designee.
Examples of Work Performed
With the aid of approved policies/procedures, provides mental health treatment to juvenile offenders.
Recognizes juvenile offender care priorities, multi-disciplinary treatment plans, and potential juvenile offenders care problems.
Ability to asses and provide diagnostic impression of juvenile offenders through personal interviews, observation and other methods to determine clinical need.
Knowledge of evidence based counseling practices.
Conducts individual, group, and family counseling.
Conducts skills training in individual and group settings.
Conducts individual and group counseling for juveniles currently in Detention.
Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely documentation of all client encounters.
Ability to form and maintain effective counseling relationships with juvenile offenders, to monitor juvenile offender's movement in the therapy process, and terminate the relationship in appropriate ways.
Is able to effectively communicate and interact with supervisors, members of the general public, and other groups involved in the operation of the Judge Mario e.
Requires the ability to read a variety of informational documentation, directions, instructions/methods/procedures related to the Judge Mario E. Ramirez, Jr. Juvenile Justice Center.
Requires the ability to write reports with the proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar.
Is able to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise, clear and effective manner.
Has good organizational, management, interpersonal, and technical skills.
Knowledge of and adherence to existing professional ethical standards.
Assists in developing treatment and intervention programs and recommends service plans for juvenile offenders.
Conducts training sessions for staff and volunteers.
Maintains detainee's privacy and confidentiality regarding information and records at all times.
Prioritizes and organizes work so that required assignments are completed within specified time frame.
Attends/participates in program meetings and activities.
Obtains required number of continuing education/in-service hours to maintain licensure.
Promotes positive interpersonal relationships among co-workers and security.
Maintains procedures for accomplishing administrative requirements directed by the Judge Mario E. Ramirez. Juvenile Justice Center.
Is able to use independent judgment and discretion including the handling of emergency situations, determining and deciding upon procedures to be implemented, setting priorities, maintaining standards, and resolving problems.
Education and Experience
Master's degree in Social or Behavioral Sciences or a directly related field.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas.
Preferred:
At least two (2) years of post-degree experience providing direct counseling services, trauma informed, and knowledge in crisis resolution.
Mandatory - Complete and pass a background investigation to meet Juvenile Probation Officer certification/recertification standards of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
May require some evenings.
Bilingual.
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:
Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license.
Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier.
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Do you a Master's degree in Social or Behavioral Sciences or a directly related field?
Are you a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)?
Are you a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas?
Do you have at least two (2) years of post-degree experience providing direct counseling services, trauma informed, and knowledge in crisis resolution?
Have you ever had any type of certification revoked by a lawful authority of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department?
Have you engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution?
Have you ever been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, of if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent of refuse?
Have you been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity?
Do you have a current valid Texas Driver's license and current liability insurance?
Have you ever had your driver's license suspended or revoked?
Do you currently have an Occupational Driver's License?
Agency Hidalgo County
Address 505 S. McColl Rd., Suite A
Edinburg, Texas, 78539
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