Clinical Assessment Specialist (Adult Probation)

Clinical Assessment Specialist (Adult Probation)

Salary

$37.18 - $44.41 Hourly

Location

Houston, TX

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

16594

Department

Community Supervision and Corrections Department

Opening Date

06/15/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Position Description

About The Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD)

The Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) is one of the largest probation departments in the United States, supervising more than 70,000 individuals and employing over 600 staff members across 6 locations. We provide a wide range of services including community supervision, outpatient counseling, cognitive-behavioral programming, and residential treatment, designed to strengthen our clients' abilities and support their long-term success. With a focus on utilizing evidence-based practices, we aim to improve outcomes and reduce recidivism for all clients under supervision.

Position Overview:

As a Clinical Assessment Specialist (CAS) at the Centralized Assessment and Screening Team (CAST), you will be at the intersection of clinical insight and the criminal justice system informing judicial decision making and setting the foundation that is essential to the success of clients placed on community supervision. The CAS will accurately assess each client's risk, needs and responsivity factors as well as completing psychological evaluations assessing for substance use, mental health and/or dual diagnosis issues, and identify appropriate supervision and intervention needs for these criminal justice-involved individuals. You will be informing judicial decisions and guiding the pathway for client's success on community supervision and beyond. The CAS conducts these comprehensive assessments utilizing the Texas Risk Assessment System (TRAS) to evaluate clients' criminogenic risk and needs through clinical client interviews and collateral record reviews as well evaluate any mental health and/or substance abuse issues. The CAS prepares detailed and comprehensive reports that summarize assessment findings and formulates recommendations regarding supervision and intervention levels, and the reports are shared with the Court and HCCSCD personnel in making informed placement decisions for clients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts comprehensive assessments by administering various components of the Texas Risk Assessment System (TRAS) and the Centralized Assessment and Screening Team (CAST) interview process to assist individuals in the criminal justice system.
• Obtains and reviews collateral information from various criminal justice databases in preparation for conducting assessments with clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Conducts thorough client interviews, applying professional and clinical judgement to ask pertinent follow-up and clarifying questions. These interviews may be conducted in person or virtually.
• Evaluate findings form the client interview and collateral records to effectively score the Texas Risk Assessment (TRAS) tool, determine the presence of substance abuse and/or mental health disorders, and synthesizes assessment and testing results and produces a clinical formulation.
• Composes detailed and professionally written reports that include pertinent information gathered throughout the assessment process, which include details from client interviews, collateral sources, TRAS results, diagnostic findings, and potential psychological testing. Strong writing abilities are essential for success in this function.
• Utilizes assessment results to formulate individual recommendations concerning a client's level of intervention, suggested programs, and case management strategies. Assessment reports and recommendations are shared with the Court and Department personnel to make informed decisions on the appropriate placement of clients.
• Adept in assessment administration and interpretation related to personality, dual diagnosis, serious mental illness, and malingering as needed.
• Proficient in use of diagnostic tools and screening instruments for substance use disorders, mental health disorders, and personality disorders.
• Assists in providing consultation to the Courts and Community Supervision Officers regarding clients with mental illness and/or substance abuse problems.
• Assists in training departmental staff of the latest developments in the mental health and substance abuse fields.
• Maintains professional and effective communication, including email correspondence, with judges, attorneys, prosecutors, court personnel, law enforcement officials, CSCD personnel, victims, and community members.
• Maintains membership and active participation in professional mental health organizations.
• Participate in clinical and interdisciplinary staffing.
• Participate in team, unit and departmental meetings.
• Travel to Court, other HCCSCD locations for assessments, meetings, training, etc. is required as needed.
• Testify in a court setting.
• Operates office equipment, computers, phones, telecommunication devices and other necessary required tools.
• Works collaboratively with other personnel.
• Fosters a positive work environment by communicating and behaving cooperatively, respectfully and amicably with supervisors, co-workers and the public.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Other Duties:

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bm

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Master's or Doctorate degree in psychology or counseling.
• Competency in clinical assessment. clinical disorders, differential diagnosis, current treatment methods, and in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-5-TR is required.
• Proficiency in report writing, including the appropriate use of grammar and spelling, is required.
• Can provide clinical supervision for Licensed Psychological Associate and Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate as needed. Should clinical supervision be provided, then the applicant is required to remain in this position for the equivalent amount of time clinical supervision was provided.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• The successful candidate will demonstrate conscientiousness, openness to learning, flexibility/adaptability to change, and the ability to thrive within a dynamic workplace.

Licensure:

• Current Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist with Provisional Status, Licensed Psychological Associate, Licensed Psychological-Associate with Independent Practice, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate.

• Must become Texas Risk Assessment System (TRAS) certified and maintain certification within the first two attempts. Failure to pass the certification may result in termination of employment.

• Must have a valid Texas Class C Automobile Operator's License or possess a current Texas Identification Card.

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

• Work experience and/or clinical training in correctional/forensic settings and/or psychological testing is preferred.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Regular Full-time
• Hours will range between 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Monday - Friday
• Five days per week.
• Flexibility in work schedule/work location is required and determined by program needs.

Salary:

• $37.18 Hourly (6,445.05 Monthly) - $44.41 (7,697.73 Monthly)
• Depends on Qualifications
• Based on 26 Pay Periods

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports To Position: CAST Clinical Supervisor

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting, although there is an opportunity to work remotely on designated days after the introductory period and the employee is in good standing.
• Continuing Education opportunities and license renewal fees stipend are provided.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk, see, and hear.

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 Countys behalf as needed.

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

www.benefitsathctx.com

01

Do you have a Master's or Doctorate degree in psychology or counseling?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a currently Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist with Provisional Status, Licensed Psychological Associate, Licensed Psychological-Associate with Independent Practice, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate? (Licensure MUST be documented in the "Certificates and Licenses" section of your application to be considered.)

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have verifiable practical experience in clinical assessment. clinical disorders, differential diagnosis, current treatment methods, and in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-5-TR? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your applications employment history).

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have verifiable work experience and/or clinical training in correctional/forensic settings and/or psychological testing?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you proficient in report writing, including the appropriate use of grammar and spelling?

• Yes
• No

06

This role requires a Valid Drivers License (Texas upon hire) Do you have a Valid Drivers License?

• Yes, I have a Valid Texas Drivers License
• Yes, I have a Valid Drivers License but understand I must obtain a Valid Texas Drivers License prior to start date
• No, Im not interested

Required Question

Employer Harris County

Address 1111 Fannin St

Ste. 600

Houston, Texas, 77002

Phone 713-274-5445

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx