What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forensic Clinical Court Interviewer (FCCI) position at The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD?
Brief Description
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD (“The HARRIS CENTER”) is looking for a Forensic Clinical Court Interviewer (FCCI) to join our team. Under the general direction of the Program Manager, this position is responsible for clinical interviews, screenings, and assessments for 16.22 reporting. The FCCI may be utilized in the Harris County Jail or The Harris County Courts.
What You Will Do
The Harris Center not only offers a competitive salary but also a suite of excellent benefits designed to enrich your life both professionally and personally. Imagine a future with a robust retirement plan complemented by our generous company matching – a testament to our investment in your long-term financial well-being. Experience the unique advantage of our prior service credit, accelerating your journey towards a more substantial Paid Time Off accrual, empowering you to enjoy well-deserved breaks.
Enjoy Cell Phone Discounts, exclusive entertainment deals through Tickets at Work, and a free Headspace subscription for mental wellness. Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program supports your overall well-being.
Take advantage of significant financial relief through student loan forgiveness as a valued member of The Harris Center team. As a qualifying entity, our employees are eligible for various student loan forgiveness programs, designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education.
What Else You Should Know
#60026
This position will be located at 1200 Baker St. Houston, TX 77002.
Shift: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm.
About Us
The HARRIS CENTER is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The Harris Center provided care to over 96,000 people in fiscal year 2023!
As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The HARRIS CENTER provides a full continuum of services at 86 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 40 different languages as well as sign language to better serve what is one of the most diverse and multi-cultural communities in the nation.
By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,500 employees, The Harris Center is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD (“The HARRIS CENTER”) is looking for a Forensic Clinical Court Interviewer (FCCI) to join our team. Under the general direction of the Program Manager, this position is responsible for clinical interviews, screenings, and assessments for 16.22 reporting. The FCCI may be utilized in the Harris County Jail or The Harris County Courts.
What You Will Do
- Performs clinical interviews to determine mental health status.
- Completes reporting in an accurate and timely manner as designated.
- Documents all findings in the medical record within required deadlines.
- Communicates and works with court staff/consumers/other staff in a manner that demonstrates sensitivity to cultural diversities.
- Performs related work as assigned and adapts to changing work requirements.
- Demonstrates ethical conduct in all clinical and professional activities
- A minimum of Bachelor’s degree in the human services field (psychology, sociology, etc.)
- 2 years working in the field of mental health preferred.
- Basic understanding of what mental illness is, common signs, symptoms and able to identify difficulties with coping in community settings.
- Strong communication skills, listening and interpersonal skills above average, written documentation is clear, concise, well-constructed and grammatically correct.
- Able to work collaboratively with others in a teamwork environment.
- Effective time management and organizational skills.
- Local resource knowledge preferred.
The Harris Center not only offers a competitive salary but also a suite of excellent benefits designed to enrich your life both professionally and personally. Imagine a future with a robust retirement plan complemented by our generous company matching – a testament to our investment in your long-term financial well-being. Experience the unique advantage of our prior service credit, accelerating your journey towards a more substantial Paid Time Off accrual, empowering you to enjoy well-deserved breaks.
Enjoy Cell Phone Discounts, exclusive entertainment deals through Tickets at Work, and a free Headspace subscription for mental wellness. Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program supports your overall well-being.
Take advantage of significant financial relief through student loan forgiveness as a valued member of The Harris Center team. As a qualifying entity, our employees are eligible for various student loan forgiveness programs, designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education.
What Else You Should Know
#60026
This position will be located at 1200 Baker St. Houston, TX 77002.
Shift: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm.
About Us
The HARRIS CENTER is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The Harris Center provided care to over 96,000 people in fiscal year 2023!
As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The HARRIS CENTER provides a full continuum of services at 86 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 40 different languages as well as sign language to better serve what is one of the most diverse and multi-cultural communities in the nation.
By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,500 employees, The Harris Center is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.
