What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor position at Denton County Juvenile Probation?
Seeking part-time or full-time employment.
Job description
Denton County Juvenile Probation is seeking a counselor to join our treatment team. This counselor position will perform individual, family, group, and crisis counseling services to residents in our juvenile residential facility. This is a 40-hour a week contract position (can consider part-time) that pays an hourly rate of $28 for a professional that holds the license of LPC-A, LMFT-A, or LMSW (working towards an LCSW) and an hourly rate of $30 for a professional that is fully licensed (LPC, LMFT, LCSW) in the state of Texas.
Free supervision for an LPC-A is provided for this position if requested.
This position requires working a weekend day (either Saturday or Sunday).
Counselors provide counseling services through:
- Individual Counseling;
- Family Counseling;
- Group Counseling;
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Relapse Prevention Planning;
- Crisis Intervention (includes on-call rotation) and;
- Mental Health Assessments.
Essential Duties:
- Provide individual, group, and crisis counseling.
- Counsels adolescents to assist in overcoming alcohol and drug abuse, mental health concerns, and relational problems.
- Provides crisis intervention counseling in the residential program and in the detention facility.
- Provides on-call counseling (rotating pattern).
- Develops curriculum for training and counseling purposes.
- Regular and punctual attendance is required.
- Maintains professional liability insurance; remains an ethical and professional counselor.
Education, Experience, and Licenses:
Licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate, or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LMSW considered if working towards LCSW).
Must be able to pass a State Criminal History background check.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $58,200.00 - $62,400.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $58,200 - $62,400