What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Safety Wellness Clinician (Part-Time) position at City of Irving?
This position serves as a licensed behavioral health clinician with the City of Irving First Responders’ Wellness Unit. Duties include responding to, assessing, triaging, and providing treatment and/or referrals for our first responders and their families; assisting the peer support teams by providing clinical oversight of CISM interventions; assessing behavioral health care needs of our first responders and their families experiencing crisis or immediate care needs; providing training/education as it pertains to first responders’ wellness, and development of educational programs; and conducting active and assertive follow-ups to determine the outcome of referrals, providing additional advocacy as needed. Duties will also require flexibility, working non-traditional hours in environments with intensive crisis situations. This grant?funded position is expected to continue through September 2025, and there is potential for progression to regular full-time employment. A Master’s degree or equivalent, with major course work in counseling, social work, psychology, sociology, or a related field, and three years of related experience in the mental health field, specifically related to working with first responders required. Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Psychology Associate (LPA), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or psychology license also required. Must have or be able to acquire Critical Incident Stress Management Certification; Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Trained (Minimum); and Certified First Responder Counselor (CFRC). Bilingual (English / Spanish) beneficial. Candidates will be subject to a polygraph exam and criminal history check. Must not have any criminal conviction above the grade of a Class B misdemeanor or any Class B misdemeanor within the past 10 years; other convictions may also be considered. A résumé must be submitted with application.
EFFECTIVE 1/5/25: PAY GRADE GG23 / FULL PAY RANGE $33.59 - $47.36 PER HOUR The full job description for this position and all other City of Irving job classifications are available online. Click here to access the list of job titles.The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The City of Irving is dedicated to making diversity and inclusivity a priority, to continually refine and develop best practices, and to foster a participatory government. The city also acknowledges that its employees’ diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community. The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.
EFFECTIVE 1/5/25: PAY GRADE GG23 / FULL PAY RANGE $33.59 - $47.36 PER HOUR The full job description for this position and all other City of Irving job classifications are available online. Click here to access the list of job titles.The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The City of Irving is dedicated to making diversity and inclusivity a priority, to continually refine and develop best practices, and to foster a participatory government. The city also acknowledges that its employees’ diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community. The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.
Salary : $34 - $47
