Counselor - Juvenile Probation

Description

THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.

The Counselor performs individual, group, and family counseling services to residents in the Post-Adjudication Program. Work involves providing individual and family counseling services to adults and juveniles to assist clients and identify personal and interactive problems. Work involves achieving effective personal and family development and adjustment. Employee is also responsible for chemical dependency counseling, education, and prevention for residents of the Post-Adjudication. Employee is subject to the usual potential hazards of contact with legally delinquent juveniles.

Examples of Duties

Conducts counseling sessions and conducts full drug assessments individuals or groups of juveniles and/or their families regarding issues relating to substance abuse problems.
Utilizes computerized data entry equipment and various word processing and/or file maintenance programs to enter, store, and/or retrieve case file information.
Summarizes information for standard reports, selecting data from varied sources.
Documents counseling sessions and progress of juveniles and/or family in the prescribed manner to meet standards established by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
Conducts training for post-adjudication staff on topics relating substance abuse.
Counsels juveniles to assist in overcoming alcohol and drug dependency.
Counsels family members to assist in dealing with and providing support for juveniles.
Consults reference material such as textbooks, manuals, and journals, to identify symptoms, make diagnoses and develop therapeutic or treatment plan.
Interacts with other professionals to discuss treatment, new resources or techniques, and to share information.
Provides crisis intervention counseling and serves as a member of the treatment team.
Schedules appointments with families to conduct family counseling; coordinates counseling sessions to maximize time available for conducting required counseling sessions.
Develops curriculum for teaching and counseling purposes.
Regular and punctual attendance is required.
Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in related field required and a minimum of one year of experience in a related field (counseling, social work, substance abuse, etc.); or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
Licensed through the state of Texas as a: Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist-Supervisor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist-Associate, Licensed Master Social Worker (working towards LCSW), or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker is required. .
Eligible for certification within six (6) months as a Juvenile Probation Officer by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
Possession of a valid driver's license. Must be able to obtain a State of Texas driver's license within 90 days.
Officer must meet the requirements in Title 37, Chapters 343 & 344 of the Texas Administrative Code including but not limited to being of good moral character and at least 21 years of age.
Must be able to pass a State Criminal History background check.

Supplemental Information

Bilingual preferred, but not required.

Position will include on-call rotation including weekend hours.

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Closing Date/Time: Continuous

401 W. Hickory, Denton, Texas 76201 United States View Map