Job Description

HOW TO APPLY

Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms (available athttp://www.tjjd.texas.gov/index.php/doc-library/category/304-forms):

1. TJJD Employment Application Supplement (HR-003)
2. Child Abuse Registry Check Consent Form (HR-028)
3. Disclosure of PREA Employment Standards Violation (HR-975)
4. Authorization to Release Information (HR-074)

Failure to complete and submit the above forms will cause delays in your consideration for this position.

Apply Online at https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/644/jobdetail.ftl?job=00036410&tz=GMT-05:00 and attach to the application the above additional forms along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).

Apply through Work-In-Texas at https://www.workintexas.com/vosnet/loginintro.aspx. You will also need to complete and attach to the application the supplemental questions/forms indicated above along with a copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). The additional forms are available at: http://www.tjjd.texas.gov/index.php/doc-library/category/304-forms) and can be submitted via email to: HRJobsmart@TJJD.Texas.gov.

Apply via Email to HRJobsmart@TJJD.Texas.gov. Send completed application, supplemental questions/forms, and copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).

PLEASE NOTE

Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment (month & year), supervisor's name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications.

BENEFITS

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov. Benefits include: Retirement plan, paid group health & life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program. Optional add-on benefits include: Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary AD&D Insurance, Dependent Health & Life insurance, Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc. Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs routine (journey-level) counseling or psychological work. Under the supervision of a licensed psychologist, provides direct professional services including conducting trauma-informed group, family, and individual counseling; and administration and interpretation of psychological evaluations of youth in need of specialized treatment services or preparing for release from TJJD. Assists in monitoring the agency approved Texas Model of Trauma Informed Corrections program, conducts specialized treatment and/or Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) groups, reviews, and monitors special individual and group treatment programs. May conduct in-service training, and provide in-service training for para-professionals based on evidence based, trauma-informed treatment. May serve as a Violent Offender Program specialized treatment program group co-facilitator and/or a co-facilitator of DBT skills groups. May assist with planning, developing, and implementing the agency program.

Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Conducts trauma informed psychological evaluations. (10%)

Participates in clinical staffing and treatment team meetings; incorporates specific recommendations regarding transition planning, risk management, and appropriate behavioral interventions in individual therapy treatment plans; and provides consultation to case managers, direct care staff, and other TJJD professionals for holistic clinical care of youth under the supervision of the licensed psychologist. (10%)

Provides a range of direct trauma-informed therapeutic services, including individual, group, and family psychotherapy, and documents clinical services provided. (50%)

Provides consultation to a range of agency staff on trauma-informed assessments, treatment, adaptations and modifications, intervention, functional behavioral assessment plans, clinical and behavioral management of youth referred with special needs or problems, and group monitoring. (5%)

Contributes to the development, maintenance, and delivery of in-service training designed to improve the clinical performance of facility staff and demonstrates progress towards meeting professional and education objectives. (5%)

Engages in and adheres to agreed upon professional development objectives developed in collaboration with the clinical supervisor; and accepts and incorporates feedback and instructions provided by the clinical supervisor. (5%)

Assists in providing consultative services and technical assistance for agency programs. May assist with the preparation of administrative reports, studies, and specialized projects. (5%)

Assists with the review of program area operations to identify areas in need of change and assists with the development of plans to improve or address areas of concern. May assist in developing policy and procedure manuals. (5%)

Reports any presence or perception of racial, ethnic, and/or gender disparities.

Performs a variety of related duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

Performs all duties in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures:

• Reports safety hazards and corrects hazards when possible.
• Completes required documentation in the event of an accident/injury within requested timeframes.

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies.



Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Selected as a doctoral practicum student.

Practicum Requirements:

• Employment is based on agreed upon requirements set by the agency and the applicant's university.
• Successful completion of the education requirements established by the accredited educational institution, including current enrollment in a clinical psychology doctoral program in good academic standing, and is eligible for an external clinical practicum placement according to the standards/guidelines of the educational institution.

• The duration of employment is for twelve (12) months from the date of hire.

Note: Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be from an accredited educational institution.

Pre-employment conditions require acceptable results from mandatory:

• pre-employment drug test;
• finger printing, criminal records check, and TB testing;
• Fitness-for-Duty Assessment which may include both physical and behavior evaluations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The following physical demands and working conditions are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Analyzing

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing

Ability to see

Ability to hear (with or without aid)

Ability to perform tactile discernment

Identify colors

Depth perception

Operate motor equipment

Restraining combative youth

Lifting 45 lbs. & over

Carrying 45 lbs. & over

Pushing

Pulling

Repeated bending

Reaching above shoulder

Finger/manual dexterity

Dual simultaneous grasping

Walking

Standing

Sitting

Crawling

Twisting

Kneeling

Stooping

Climbing stairs

Climbing ladders

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Program management processes and techniques.
• Counseling, psychology, therapy, and related disciplines.
• Psychological tests, measurements, and treatment techniques and practices.
• Psychometrics and psychological principles including behavior modification.
• Diagnostic criteria outlined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fifth Edition (DSM 5), and the Texas Education Association for the evaluation of serious emotional disturbance.

Skill in:

• Identifying measures or indicators of program performance.
• Interviewing.
• Evaluation and assessment.
• Training and/or teaching others.
• Maintaining written files and records.
• Using a computer, applicable software, and other standard office equipment.

Ability to:

• Gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts.
• Devise solutions to problems.
• Interpret diagnostic interviews and test data.
• Conduct individual and group discussions.
• Analyze behavioral deficits.
• Develop plans for implementing and monitoring rehabilitation activities in skill acquisition and behavior management.
• Organize and prioritize workloads to carry out assigned tasks.
• Maintain confidential information.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• And willingness to physically restrain combative youth in a manner consistent with instructions received in training.
• Provide services to potentially aggressive/combative youth in a correctional setting with a wide variety of temperaments (volatile, mentally, ill, suicidal) and specialized needs (chemically dependent, sexual offenders, emotionally disturbed, etc.).
• Work under stressful conditions, with possible occurrences of extreme heightened stress.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• To treat youth with respect in all situations.
• Remain alert, observant, and physically able to respond appropriately to work situations or emergencies including, but not limited to, physical restraint of youth.
• React quickly and effectively to diffuse hazardous, combative, volatile situations.
• Participate in ongoing didactic training as scheduled by the agency.
• Work in excess of 20 hours per workweek, and travel, when required.

VETERANS

In order to receive veteran's preference, a copy of your DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), VA disability rating (if applicable), or a DD Form 1300 (Report of Casualty) must be attached to your application.

Go to https://texasskillstowork.com/, https://www.onetonline.org/, or http://www.careeronestop.org/ for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements, and skill sets.

Additional Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Code or Crosswalk information is available from the Texas State Auditor's Office at Program Management MOS Codes.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls. If you submitted your application through the CAPPS Career Center (https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en), you may also check the status of your application by accessing your profile and selecting My Jobpage and selecting My Submissions.

Thank you for considering employment with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.