What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapist position at Harris County?
The Therapist will provide therapeutic services to child sexual abuse survivors and their non-offending family members.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides assessment, diagnosis and treatment of children who experience trauma symptoms resulting from child sexual abuse.
Conducts weekly individual, group, and family therapeutic services with child sexual abuse survivors and their non-offending families to address mental, emotional and behavioral conditions utilizing TF-CBT, EMDR, play therapy, art therapy and/or other evidence based and/or trauma informed therapeutic modalities.
Performs elements of clinical practice (biopsychosocial assessments, diagnosis using DSM V and other standards and treatment).
Performs treatment planning, evaluation of traumatized children, crisis intervention, consultation to other multi-disciplinary team members, and civil and criminal court testimony.
Provides crisis intervention including suicide assessments and homicide assessments.
Provides fact witness court testimony in civil and/or criminal cases on occasion.
Provides consultation and training to parents, foster parents, and community volunteers and professionals.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
Education:
Master's degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology or closely related mental health field.
Licensure:
Full clinical licensure to practice in the State of Texas as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), LPC- A Licensure, or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of abuse populations, trauma, attachment, child development, crisis intervention, and psychotherapeutic techniques.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate well orally and in writing.
Ability to foster a hospitable work environment.
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.
Experience with victims of child sexual abuse.
Training in an evidence based or trauma informed treatment modality
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
40 hours.
Monday – Friday
Some evening hours.
Specifics will be discussed during interview process
Additional Information:
E-Verify will be conducted
Must pass CPS and Criminal Background Checks
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.