Therapist

Position Description

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

Requirements

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.

Preferences

Experience/Training:

• Experience with victims of child sexual abuse. (preferred)
• Training in an evidence based or trauma informed treatment modality. (preferred)

General Information

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.

Harris County Employee Benefits

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.

The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*

* Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website: