What are the responsibilities and job description for the JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT - CLINICAL SERVICES - ASSESSMENT CLINICIAN I position at County of El Paso, TX?
Minimum Qualifications
Master of Science or Master of Arts degree from an accredited college or university in the counseling field such as Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Child Therapy.
Must possess one of the following licenses:
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Licensed Psychologist
- Licensed Psychologist Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA)
- Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
- Licensed Professional Intern (LPC-Intern)
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) - maintain licensure and be in good standing with the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (TBHEC).
Certificates Licenses, and other requirements:
Must meet and maintain licensing and/or certification standards and be in good standing with the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council.
Must have or obtain by date of hire a valid driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso.
Proof of automobile liability insurance coverage is required.
Typical Duties
Administers screenings and assessments for youth and family members utilizing tools identified by the Department;
Provides crisis counseling and assessment of mental health status of participants;
Provides a range of therapeutic services and interventions to youth offenders and their families to ameliorate symptoms associated with a mental and/or behavioral health issues;
Provides phased treatment using strategies that address cognitions, motivation, and mental/behavioral health issues;
Develops and reviews treatment plans, progress notes, discharge plans and follow up reports as well as maintain records in accordance with departmental, Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (TBHEC), Health Human Services Commission (HHSC) and Texas Juvenile Justice Department standards (TJJD);
Conducts treatment plan updates/reviews and develop summaries as established by the department;
Prepares and completes monthly summaries, discharge summaries and plans; and updates goals and objectives for participants;
Maintains accurate documentation and data collection of assessment outcomes, therapeutic services provided for statistical purposes;
Documents treatment services, progress notes, and any pertinent information in the client record maintained by the department in accordance with departmental, TBHEC, HHSC and TJJD standards, and within a timely manner;
Attends and participates in staff and multidisciplinary meetings;
Collaborates with multidisciplinary team and departmental personnel to aid in eligibility criteria determination regarding services, level of care and supervision levels;
Develops and prepares curriculum for group and individual sessions to include appropriate activities;
Provides individual, group, family, and community educational sessions to address substance use and/or mental health disorders identified in youth and/or families and to increase skills and awareness regarding mental and/or behavioral health issues per program design and/or departmental need;
Collaborates with the Challenge Academy for phase assessments, reviews, and monthly staffing;
Conducts case staffing to determine treatment needs and aid in the execution of therapeutic services, treatment, and discharge plans;
Prepares and completes mental and behavioral health assessment reports which may be used for court purposes as well as to facilitate recommendations regarding services and levels of supervision;
Maintains compliance with the mandatory training as per State and departmental guidelines;
Ensures treatment is provided in accordance with standards established through the TBHEC, THHSC and the TJJD;
Ensures that documentation conforms to Department, State, and federal guidelines and standards;
Reviews and adheres to the 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 2 pertaining to release of confidential information for substance abuse records and 45 CFR 164 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as it applies to standards of privacy of individual identifiable health information use and disclosures of protected health information;
Substitutes, if assigned, during temporary absences by performing delegated duties sufficient to maintain continuity of normal operations;
Commits self to providing excellent customer service and demonstrate commitment through cooperative team and individual efforts;
Creates a high-quality work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in self and all employees, including safety related training and skills;
Job Summary
Additional Information
Knowledge of: Application, scoring and administration of valid and reliable psychometric tools; Diagnostic Statistical Manuel and formulation of diagnostic impressions; evidence-based programs and practices as relevant treatment theories and practices for individuals with a substance use and/or mental health disorder; application of evidenced based and/or best practices in providing therapeutic services for youthful offenders as well as be culturally astute to this diverse population; Title III of the Texas Family Code, Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (TBHEC), Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC); the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) standards and departmental policies and procedures; treatment recommendations; identification of services and interventions; range of counseling practices, theories and modalities that will facilitate the rehabilitative process; the amelioration of identified symptoms/behaviors associated with a substance use and/or mental health disorders; counseling and crisis stabilization techniques; application of trauma specific services; facilitating individual, groups and family sessions with maladjusted youth and their family members in both clinical and home/community based settings; legal terminology; English usage, grammar, punctuation and spelling; techniques for effective interpersonal communications; modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment to include Windows and Microsoft based products.
Skill/Ability to: learn and apply current juvenile justice theories and practices; assess and administer substance use and mental health assessments and screening tools to aid in the development of treatment/recovery plans; identify the client’s strengths, risks and needs; formulate diagnostic impressions; develop treatment recommendations, identification of services and interventions; apply a range of counseling practices, theories and modalities that will facilitate the rehabilitative process and the amelioration of identified symptoms/behaviors associated with a substance use and/or mental health disorders; apply and utilize counseling and crisis stabilization techniques and resources; be well versed in family systems and/or family therapeutic modalities; effectively facilitate individual, groups and family sessions with maladjusted youth and their family members in both clinical and home/community based settings; possess excellent report writing and communication skills; possess interpersonal skills in order to engage juveniles and family members in the assessment and therapeutic processes; foster teamwork and partnerships with co-workers, departmental personnel and community stakeholders; possess a high degree of maturity coupled with interest in working with children/adolescents and their families; positively and effectively work with maladjusted youth to include violent offenders, victims of crime to include violent and sexual offenses and resistant and dysfunctional or high risk families; possess organizational and time management skills; accurate record keeping in order to ensure that services are prioritized; adhere to departmental, State and Federal standards and laws regarding treatment records; testify in legal proceedings; strong problem solving; strong conflict resolution skills; use de-escalation techniques and strategies to ensure a safe therapeutic environment; analyze situation; formulate recommendations; facilitate change with assigned cases, as a part of the multidisciplinary team, and within the organization; work efficiently both independently and as part of a team; establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental personnel, clients, other County employees and officials, clinical service providers, law enforcement, the courts and the general public; be aware of self-care methods and practices; be flexible to the needs of the department and program; make required changes to fulfill those needs; successfully complete the department’s pre-employment requirements; pass a Criminal Background Check.
- Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance;
- Work well with others and participate fully in a team oriented environment;
- Interface with other employees and customers in a courteous and respectful manner;
- Maintain strict confidentiality;
- Project positive support of their department and all county organizations at all times;
- Maintain and enhance the County’s commitment to customer service excellence.
Organizational Relationships
Directs: This is a non-supervisory position
Other: Has contact with Probation Officers, Judges, Lawyers, Community and Medical Providers, Youth, and Families
Physical Demands
Work Environment
Services may be provided in a secure correctional setting to include working in locked and/or secured spaces within the Challenge Academy and detention facility. The employee shall receive and apply specific training in the areas of security and correctional procedures. The position may be considered high stress while working with resistant youthful offenders, their families and correctional staff.
The above is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by this position. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.
Job Location(Place(s) where work is performed)
- General office equipment
HOLIDAYS
16 holidays per year as recognized.
VACATION
Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 6 months of continuous service. Year to year carry-over accruals are limited to twice the employee's annual rate. Part-time employees accrue vacation at half the rate of full-time employees.
10 days (1 through less than 5 years of service)
15 days (5 through less than 15 years of service)
20 days (15 years of service or over)
SICK LEAVE
Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 3 months of full time service. Employees accrue 15 days of sick leave per year.
MISCELLANEOUS PAID LEAVES
Military Leave – 15 days of paid leave per fiscal year for active military service
Bereavement Leave – 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family members and 4 hours for other family members and friends.
MEDICAL HEALTH BENEFITS
Plan Costs – Biweekly Rates
Effective January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025
Medical
Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP)
No Discounts
EE Only $5.34
EE & Spouse $145.30
EE & Children $101.93
EE & Family $238.07
2% Tobacco-Free Discount
EE Only - $5.24
EE & Spouse - $142.39
EE & Children - $99.89
EE & Family - $233.31
4% Wellness Screening & HRA Discount
EE Only - $5.14
EE & Spouse - $139.49
EE & Children - $97.85
EE & Family - $228.55
6% Tobacco-Free AND Wellness Screening & HRA Discount
EE Only - $5.04
EE & Spouse - $136.58
EE & Children - $95.81
EE & Family - $223.79
Core Plan
No Discounts
EE Only - $35.70
EE & Spouse - $226.41
EE & Children - $174.96
EE & Family - $358.61
2% Tobacco-Free Discount
EE Only - $34.98
EE & Spouse - $221.88
EE & Children - $171.46
EE & Family - $351.44
4% Wellness Screening & HRA Discount
EE Only - $34.26
EE & Spouse - $217.35
EE & Children -$167.96
EE & Family - $344.27
6% Tobacco-Free AND Wellness Screening & HRA Discount
EE Only - $33.56
EE & Spouse - $212.83
EE & Children - $164.46
EE & Family - $337.09
RETIREMENT
Retirement benefits are provided by the Texas County and District Retirement Fund (TCDRS). Regular employees become a member of TCDRS upon hire. All regular employees are required to contribute 7% to the retirement fund and the County matches 250% upon eligible retirements.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
Employees may defer earnings, on a pre-tax basis, into a 457 deferred compensation program. This is an optional program.
LIFE INSURANCE
Full-time County employees are provided a basic life insurance benefit of $10,000 life insurance at no cost. Supplemental coverage is available for additional fees.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY
The Long-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period above 90 days.
SHORT-TERM DISABILITY
The Short-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period shorter than 90 days.
RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE
Employees who retire from the County are eligible to continue Health Insurance at the rate set by the El Paso County Risk Pool Board.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistance Program that provides a variety of counseling services.
SECTION 125 MEDICAL & DEPENDENT CARE PROGRAM
The section 125 program is optional for employees and provides a method to pay medical and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE REIMBURSEMENT
Reimbursement of $15 per month for 6 months of continuous gym usage.
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EdAP)
Reimbursement up to $2000 per calendar year for eligible education expenses.
EMPLOYEE FITNESS AND WELLNESS CENTER
The Employee Fitness and Wellness Center opened in October 2021 at the County Courthouse. The cost is $5 per employee per month.
Salary : $2,000
