TJJD - Program Specialist VI - Health Specialist VI - Mental Health Professional - Staff Wellness (Remote - Statewide) - 45310

Job Description

HOW TO APPLY

Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms (available athttps://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers/)

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=00045310&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: https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers and can be submitted via email to: HRJobs@TJJD.Texas.gov.

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 highly advanced (senior-level) work. TJJD addresses the multiple and complex needs of the youth committed to the agency as well as their families through a trauma informed multi-disciplinary integrated approach that includes implementation of the agency's Texas Model of Trauma Informed Corrections. Staff working with this population experience high levels of burnout and stress. This role is pivotal in ensuring staff have the resources to work with this complex population. Program Specialist Mental Health Professional -Staff Wellness is meant to be a key player in enhancing overall staff wellness in line with the Texas Model.

Work involves providing therapy and employee assistance services to TJJD staff, crisis services after/during critical incidents as well as developing and conducting training and engaging in staff wellness campaigns. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment within the limits of applicable statutes, professional ethics, allocated resources, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Remote position with occasional travel. May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per workweek, different shift patterns and be on-call.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides mental health treatment services to TJJD staff members.

Provides emergency and crisis services during critical incidents, large scale events and disasters.

Develops, coordinates, and conducts training for employees, and/or stakeholders.

Adheres to policies and procedures, including those relevant to local licensure/ethical requirements.

Participates in field visits and observes staff; and provides feedback to leadership regarding efforts to improve the mental health, psychological safety, and wellness of staff.

Maintains and reports activity data monthly or as requested.

Identifies areas of needed change and makes recommendations to improve operations.

Travels within the state of Texas as required to achieve position objectives.

Provides advice and counsel by interpreting policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and standards related to the program.

Assists in developing program policies, procedures, standards, and manuals in accordance with program objectives and goals.

May analyze the application of and variations within programs to develop action plans for improving or initiating new programs.

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

Master's degree with major course work in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field; and three (3) years of full-time wage-earning experience as a licensed mental health professional;

Required to be licensed in the State of Texas as one of the following:

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

• Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA)

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Preferred:

• Experience working with adolescent offenders in residential settings.

• Experience providing treatment to individuals working in high demand systems (i.e., first responders).

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.

Requirements for Continued Employment:

• Obtain and maintain certification in First Aid and CPR.

• Failure to maintain required licensure/certification will result in termination of employment.

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)

Identify colors

Depth perception

Operate motor equipment

Lifting, 25 lbs. & over

Carrying, 25 lbs. & over

Repeated bending

Reaching above shoulder

Pushing

Pulling

Walking

Standing

Sitting

Crawling

Twisting

Kneeling

Stooping

Climbing stairs

Climbing ladders

Finger/manual dexterity

Dual simultaneous grasping

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Local, state, and federal laws related to the program area.

• Public administration and management techniques.

• Statistical analysis processes.

• Budget processes.

• Research techniques.

• Training and marketing techniques.

• Program management processes and techniques.

Skill in:

• Facilitating individual and group counseling sessions with adults.

• Interviewing; evaluation and assessment; and in making appropriate decisions and recommendations regarding treatment options.

• Training and/or teaching others.

• Maintaining accurate records and files.

Ability to:

• Organize and prioritize workloads to carry out assigned tasks in a timely manner.

• Maintain confidential information.

• Work under stressful conditions, with possible occurrences of extreme heightened stress.

• Recognize when decisions need to be made, process information logically, make decisions, and demonstrate the soundness of those decisions.

• Read, write, and operate a computer on a regular basis using applicable computer software.

• Participate in ongoing didactic training as scheduled by the agency.

• Work in excess of 40 hours per workweek, different shift patterns, be on-call, and travel occasionally.

• Gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts to devise solutions to problems.

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.