Therapist - Facilities

Salary: $67,558.40 - $85,550.40 Annually
Location : Seabrook, TX
Job Type: Grant-funded Full-time
Job Number: 16257
Department: Juvenile Probation Department
Division: Residential Services
Opening Date: 05/06/2026
Closing Date: 6/6/2026 11:59 PM Central
Max Number of Applicants: 300


Position Description

About Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD):

Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD) is the third-largest juvenile justice agency in the country and the second-largest department in Harris County, employing over 1,200 professionals dedicated to youth justice transformation and reform. HCJPD is committed to improving outcomes for youth, reducing racial disproportionality, and ensuring a safe environment for both staff and residents. We continuously innovate by implementing systemic changes to lower detention populations and promote positive youth development.
About Residential Services:

The Residential Services Division consists of a Juvenile Detention Center and two post-adjudicated facilities. The facilities house youth who are awaiting court and youth who are placed into the department's custody by the juvenile courts. The facilities provide direct care and supervision for all youth placed with the department along with providing mental health and behavioral treatment programs.
Position Overview:
The therapist provides therapeutic activities and counseling services including individual, group, and family interventions to youth under the supervision of the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD). Furthermore, this position is expected to assist in providing safe and secure custody of youth to reduce the potentially negative effects of incarceration while accentuating socially acceptable behavior.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing individual, group, and family therapy to HCJPD youth and their families.
• Conduct psychosocial/clinical assessments and supportive psychosocial counseling for youth.
• Plan and conduct fun and creative therapeutic activities with youth on the unit.
• Provide crisis intervention to youth and relevant clinical/administrative functions such as clinical staffing, medication monitoring, and staff training. Identify and refer youth for psychiatric services.
• Provides consultation to HCJPD Youth Development Coaches and Coordinators regarding behavioral, adjustment issues, case planning, and treatment needs including providing advocacy and collaborative efforts to ensure related services are provided to assigned youth.
• Maintain regular contact with the youth's guardian to provide updates on treatment.
• Maintains clear, timely, and concise documentation of treatment efforts in compliance with Health Services and Residential Services policies and procedures.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Requirements
Education and Experience:

• MS/MA from an accredited college or university in clinical or counseling psychology and/or social work with either:
  
  • One (1) year of post master's clinical experience OR
  • Two (2)semesters of internship in the Psychological and Social Services Unit of Harris County Juvenile Probation or in Harris County Children's Forensic Unit.

Licensure:

• Applicant must be fully licensed in clinical or counseling psychology and/or social work within three (3) years of date of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good working knowledge of multi-axial assessment/diagnosis (DSM V).
• Ability to conduct informative clinical/psychosocial assessments.
• Working knowledge of theory and brief evidence-based intervention strategies.
• Consistently demonstrate knowledge and application of the fundamentals, skills and methods as they relate to clinical practice with juvenile probation population. Also demonstrate knowledge and understanding of HCJPD and unit policies and procedures.
• Accurate assessment and conceptualization of juveniles' emotional state, and if needed, initiate and implement necessary intervention in accordance with the unit and departmental guidelines.
• Demonstrate use of good judgment, and when necessary, initiate and implement a corrective action to address the identified problem in accordance with the unit and departmental guidelines with or without supervision.
• Demonstrate ability to incorporate therapeutic themes into fun daily activities of youth.
• Timely documentation of all assessments and clinical notes.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Consistently produces accurate and informative assessments and clinical progress notes.
• Make use of supervision, consultation, and feedback to improve work quality.
• Must be 21 years of age.

Additional Requirements:

• Upon receiving a conditional job offer, all applicants must undergo a criminal background check and drug screening.
• All applicants must provide evidence of a tuberculosis (TB) skin test. If the attest result is positive, additional documentation will be required.
• All employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, as well as testing based on reasonable suspicion that the employee may be under the influence of a substance prohibited by the county's drug and alcohol policy during the course and scope of employment.
• In the event of a public emergency declared by the county, staff may be assigned to other duties, facilities, or departments under the supervision of another county department.
• Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
• Employees in this position must possess and maintain a valid Texas Driver's license and maintain liability insurance coverage at least equal to the minimum amounts required by law.
• Certified copies of educational transcripts and/or college credits will be required during the hiring process.
• This position involves working with challenging youth where the use of crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies may be necessary to ensure the safety of both youth and staff.

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

• A therapist with experience working with youth who have experienced human trafficking and sexual abuse, utilizing trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate therapeutic approaches.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Grant-funded Full-time
  • Monday - Friday | Hours will be discussed during departmental interview.
  • Late nights and weekends as scheduled.
  • Be available for 24-hour emergency call.

Salary:

• $67,558.40 - $85,550.40 Annually
• Depends on Qualifications
• Based on 26 Pay Periods

Open Position Location:

• HCYV - 210 JW Mills Dr. Seabrook, TX 77586

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:
Health & Wellness Benefits

• 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:
01


Which of the following best describes your education as it relates to this position?

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate Degree
• None of the Above

02


If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following disciplines best relates to your degree most relevant to this position?

• Clinical Psychology
• Counseling Psychology
• Social Work
• Unrelated Field
• N/A; No Degree

03


Have you completed at least two (2) semesters of internship in the Psychological and Social Services Unit of Harris County Juvenile Probation or in Harris County Children's Forensic Unit?

• Yes
• No

04


Which of the following best describes your verifiable post master's clinical experience?(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than one (1) year
• One (1) year but less than two (2) years
• Two (2) years but less than three (3) years
• Three (3) years or more
• I do not have this experience

05


Do you have experience working with youth who have experienced human trafficking and sexual abuse, utilizing trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate therapeutic approaches?

• Yes
• No

06


Are you at least 21 years of age?

• Yes, I am at least 21 years of age.
• No, I am not at least 21 years of age.

Required Question