What are the responsibilities and job description for the Juvenile Services: Counselor I position at Williamson County, TX?
Salary : $61,724.73 Annually
Location : Georgetown : 200 Wilco Way, TX
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 14.02846
Department : Juvenile Services
Opening Date : 10 / 31 / 2024
FLSA : Exempt
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting directly to a Counselor Supervisor, responsible for providing counseling and mental health services to Juvenile Services youth and families, either in residential or field settings.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
- Provides individual, group and family counseling to youth and their families
- Conducts crisis screenings for new clients
- Assists in providing and coordinating community resources based on youth and family need
- Participates in identifying and treatment of mental health needs
- Responds to mental health crisis and provides crisis intervention
- Assists in planning and implementation of mental health programs
- Serves as mental health liaison for youth, families and medical professionals
- Supports youth and families with transition and continuity of mental health care
- Conducts mental health and counseling assessments
- Creates and maintains all mental health charts and documentation
- Coaches non-mental health personnel on youth mental health issues
- Assists with the training and development of counseling interns
- Conducts home and school visits to track progress
- Trains Juvenile Services personnel on trauma care
- Provides progress update to mental health professionals
- Attends all meetings and trainings as necessary
- Serves as on-call counselor on rotating basis as assigned
- Performs special duties as assigned
ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
IRREGULAR HOURS
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required within six (6) months of hire :
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Associate
Required within thirty (30) days of employment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EMPLOYMENT TESTING
Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below :
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at .
Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.
TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
Williamson County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible full-time employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; short- term disability and long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements.
To review our benefit options and associated costs, click here to visit our interactive benefits cost estimator.
The County also provides retirement benefits. Full-time & part-time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these basic employee benefits and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays. For more details please contact Williamson County Human Resources at 512-943-1533.
Do you possess a Master's degree in behavioral health, counseling or related field OR expect to graduate with same within 3 months of offer of employment?
Which of the following licensures do you currently possess, or anticipate possessing after graduation?
Do you possess at least six (6) months of experience working with youth and families, specifically related to providing mental health services?
Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire?
Are you available and willing to work on occasional weekends and holidays?
Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal records check. The offer of employment will be contingent upon a non-disqualifying criminal history / sex offender registration background check, child abuse registry check, and passing a drug test and physical exam (provided by County). I am able to meet this requirement.
This position requires a driving records check as part of the selection process. In order to be considered for this position, your driving record may not include any of the following conditions during the last 36-months. Any driving convictions involving :
A preferred qualification is that an applicant possess at least six (6) months experience as a licensed mental health provider. Do you meet this qualification?
A preferred requirement is for a candidate that is bilingual in English and Spanish. Do you speak and understand both English and Spanish?
At Williamson County Juvenile Services, the protection and safety of the youth that we serve is our #1 priority. For that reason, we will screen all candidates that move forward in the process for positions of trust with children with The Diana Screen®. The Diana Screen® is a sexual risk screening tool used by Williamson County Juvenile Services to screen candidates moving forward in the process to work or volunteer with our youth. The Diana Screen® is administered on a computer in our office and takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. The Diana Screen® helps to identify people who may step over a sexual boundary line or who may present a sexual risk to children and teens. The Diana Screen® is used as one part of Williamson County Juvenile Service's overall application / interview / screening process.By completing The Diana Screen® you are helping to make Williamson County Juvenile Services as safe as possible for the youth in our care. For more information about The Diana Screen® please visit acknowledge my understanding that the results of the Diana Screen® will be used in determining my eligibility for employment with Williamson County Juvenile Services and I consent to pre-employment / pre-offer participation in the Diana Screen®.
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