Dallas County - Dallas, TX
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Full-time - Entry Level
Dallas, TX
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About the position
The Clinician I/II position involves providing comprehensive psychological services to youths and families, including assessments, evaluations, psychotherapy, and crisis intervention. The role requires collaboration with staff and the courts to assist in decision-making regarding youth and family dynamics, ensuring effective clinical services are delivered to those supervised by the Dallas County Juvenile Department.
Responsibilities
- Conduct individual, group, and family therapy services to youth supervised by the Dallas County Juvenile Department.
- Complete psychological assessments, psychological screens, addendums, family assessments, and sex offender assessments as needed.
- Attend and participate in meetings with psychology staff to aid in the effective provision of clinical services.
- Conduct on-call emergency services as indicated on the yearly schedule.
- Provide on-site stabilization of youth experiencing a mental-health crisis.
- Serve as a consultant to administration, probation officers, court personnel, education department, attorneys, and institution professionals.
- Provide courtroom testimony as requested by officers of the court.
- Obtain yearly professional development through opportunities offered by the Dallas County Juvenile Department or other approved professional organizations.
- Complete the requirements for independent licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) within 3 years of employment.
- Conduct all other duties in the Psychology Division as directed by the Clinical Director or Assistant Clinical Director or Supervisor.
Requirements
- Successful completion of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology or a related field.
- Clinician I: Minimum one (1) year pre-/post-graduate level supervised experience providing psychological services, including psychotherapeutic services.
- Clinician II: Minimum three (3) years post-graduate level supervised clinical experience; independently licensed in the State of Texas as LPC, LPA, LMFT, LMSW, or LCSW.
- Training and experience in administering, scoring, and interpreting psychological assessments is strongly preferred.
Nice-to-haves
- Bilingual preferred.
- Knowledge of standard software applications.
Benefits
- Competitive salary range from $5,509.80 to $6,873.01 per month.
- Opportunities for professional development and licensure support.
