Licensed Clinical Psychologist - Houston, United States - Harris County (TX)

Description

Position Description

Department History Overview

Harris County Resources for Children and Adults was founded in 1966 as Harris County Child Welfare Board to provide support services for children taken under the wing of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

Fifty years later, Harris County Resources for Children and Adults still provides this support. But the now-county department has expanded services for early prevention, intervention, and adult services.


Vision:
To better the lives of children and adults in Harris County.


Clinical Psychologist Overview:

Under general supervision, the Clinical Psychologist will manage all aspects of the Tier III (treatment) services within the AWARE Harris Project, spanning across multiple school districts.

Individuals in this role will be responsible for overseeing mental health clinicians and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselors (LCDCs) from the Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD, conducting psychosocial assessments and/or psychological evaluations, and participating in case staffing for at-risk youth involved with multiple agencies.

The Clinical Psychologist is expected to demonstrate comprehension of child and adolescent mental health issues, make independent, professional judgments and analyses regarding each client's mental health needs, and work effectively as a team member, coordinating, managing, and prioritizing multiple tasks and demands.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Psychological Assessment and Testing: Performs psychosocial assessments and psychological evaluations using formal test measures to serve the purpose of service planning or mandated for school and/or residential placement and enters results into the clients' databases.
• Program Management: Facilitates programmatic and contractual compliance for Tier III services within the AWARE Harris project and produces monthly program reports to meet performance measures of the grant. Additionally, manages the assigned quality assurance components of the project.
• Family Engagement and Counseling: Conducts parent interviews with all guardians during the initial assessment phase. Facilitates a feedback session with the guardian upon completion of the evaluation to discuss recommendations and service needs. Additionally, assesses, reviews, and approves client files.
• Supervision: Hires, supervises, and develops staff to ensure the continuation of quality service delivery and the efficiency of clinical operations.
• Collaboration: Engages in interdisciplinary consultation meetings and/or monthly group supervision with the Resource Services Team to oversee progress and ensure services are responsive. Collaborates with prevention specialists and school district leadership to align the clinical response with student safety and wellness processes, which may vary by school district.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you need special services or accommodations, please call or email

Requirements


Education:

• Doctoral Degree or equivalent (Ph.

D. or Psy.
D. from an accredited college or university in psychology


Experience:

• Must have five (5) years of experience in Social Services working with minors and their families and conducting psychological evaluations, which includes two (2) years of clinical supervisory experience in a Social Services setting concurrently.

Licensure:

• Licensed as a Psychologist in the State of Texas.
• Reliable transportation with a valid driver's license (Texas) and auto liability insurance.
• Must be able to travel to AWARE Harris Project sites (Channelview ISD, Sheldon ISD and Waller ISD) as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of child and adolescent mental health issues including childhood risk and protective factors, with a good understanding of the DSM-5.
• Knowledge of the Juvenile Justice System, Mental Health System, and/or Child Welfare System.
• Ability to independently make professional judgments and analyses regarding each client's mental health needs.
• Ability to quickly generate psychological reports, prioritize reports in order of importance and produce high-quality, well-written reports with significant details and minimal errors.
• Receptive to feedback from supervisors, demonstrating an openness to constructive input regarding the quality of work.
• Skilled in emphasizing, valuing, and successfully dealing with the special capabilities, distinctive cultural histories, and unique needs of people of various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain appropriate professional relationships with co-workers, clients, guardians, and other professionals
• Skilled in supervising employees, establishing effective communication channels, fostering a collaborative work environment, and ensuring optimal team performance.
• Self-motivated and possess excellent time management skills.
• Detailed-oriented, innovative, and demonstrated knowledge in employment selection and public relations.
• Ability to work as a team member to coordinate, manage, and prioritize multiple tasks and demands.

NOTE:
Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application.

You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration.

"See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

General Information

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:

• Grant Funded-Full-time
• Monday - Friday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Salary:
* $78,665.60-$101, Annually)

• Based on 26 Pay Periods

Work Location:

• 6300 Chimney Rock, Houston Texas 77081

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

BENEFITS

Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.

The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service
• Accrual rates increase based on years of service
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday
• Professional development opportunities
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:

• Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
• Flexible schedule (varies by department)
• Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time.

Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
01

Do you have a Doctoral Degree or equivalent (Ph.
D. or Psy.
D. from an accredited college or university in psychology)?

• Yes
• No

02

Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs.

03

Are you Licensed as a Psychologist in the State of Texas?

• Yes
• No

04

Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience in Social Services working with minors and their families and conducting psychological evaluations? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than five (5) years
• Five (5) years but less than six (6) years
• Six (6) years but less than seven (7) years
• Seven (7) years or more
• I do not have this experience

05

Please provide details about your verifiable experience in Social Services working with minors and their families and conducting psychological evaluations.

Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.

06

Which of the following best describes your verifiable clinical supervisory experience in a Social Services setting concurrently? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than two (2) years
• Two (2) years but less than three (3) years
• Three (3) years but less than four (4) years
• Four (4) years or more
• I do not have this experience

07

Please provide details about your verifiable clinical supervisory experience in a Social Services setting concurrently.

Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.

08

This role requires a Valid Driver's License (Texas upon hire) Do you have a Valid Driver's License?

• Yes

, I have a Valid Texas Driver's License

• Yes

, I have a Valid Driver's License but understand I must obtain a Valid Texas Driver's License prior to start date

• No

, I'm not interested

Required Question

Agency Harris County

Address 1111 Fannin St

Ste. 600

Houston, Texas, 77002

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