• Houston, TX
    12 days ago

    Job Description

    Clinician

    Salary

    Depends on Qualifications

    Location

    Houston, TX

    Job Type

    Regular Full-time

    Job Number

    17451

    Department

    Childrens Assessment Center

    Opening Date

    10/30/2026

    Closing Date

    11/30/2026 11:59 PM Central

    Max Number of Applicants

    150

    • Description
    • Benefits
    • Questions

    Position Description

    As a member of the Therapy and Psychological Services Department at the CAC, the Clinician has the primary responsibility of conducting trauma-informed Clinical Assessments with a focus on evaluating adverse experiences of child sexual abuse, the impact on functioning, and traumatic symptoms following CAC Forensic Interviews. Clinical Assessments will be completed prior to ongoing therapeutic and psychological services. Additional duties may include providing brief therapeutic interventions to address variety of complex presentations in children who have disclosed child sexual abuse, exploitation, or severe child maltreatment and offer support to their caregivers. Clinicians will be trained to interview and assess children and their caregivers in a supportive, child-friendly, and trauma-informed way.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Conduct trauma-informed clinical assessments and refer to ongoing therapy services.

    • Assess level of trauma, family dynamics, behavioral concerns, and age-appropriate language.

    • Attend trainings on assessment and brief interventions of child sexual abuse.

    • Attend triage meetings and multidisciplinary case staffing to discuss assessments.-Participate in peer review and stay up to date on current literature to maintain a high level of assessment skills.

    • As needs arise and training permits, serve as support for resource building for clients and caregivers.

    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@bmd.hctx.net

    Requirements

    Education:

    • Masters Degree in mental health (Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy) or closely related field.

    Experience:

    • One (1) year of experience working with child sexual abuse, child maltreatment, or trauma-related populations.

    Licensure:

    • Licensed mental health provider (Licensed Professional Counselor; Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate; Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Master Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Psychological Associate).

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    • Working knowledge of the dynamics of sexual abuse and trauma.

    • A hospitable disposition, skill in public relations, and a patient, objective, non-judgmental attitude.

    • Strong organization skills, reliability, computer skills, flexibility, and ability to work independently and on a team.

    • Ability to assess age-appropriate language, verbal and non-verbal communication, and exceptional recall abilities.

    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

    Language:

    • Bilingual in Spanish - Verbal and written (preferred)

    Training/Experience:

    • Demonstrated training and experience with child maltreatment, the child welfare system or child advocacy centers (preferred)

    • Demonstrated training and experience conducting assessments of children (preferred)

    General Information

    Hours:

    • Regular Full-Time position

    • Monday-Friday

    • 40 Hours per week

    Additional Information:

    • Required to pass CPS and Criminal Background Check

    • E-Verify upon hire

    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

    Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position? Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.

    • High School or GED diploma
    • Associate Degree
    • Bachelors Degree
    • Masters Degree or higher
    • None of the above

    02

    If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best describes your major?

    • Psychology
    • Counseling
    • Social Work
    • Marriage and Family Therapy
    • Other Related Field
    • Unrelated Field
    • N/A; No Degree

    03

    Do you have any professional certifications and/or licensures? Please select all that apply:

    • Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
    • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
    • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
    • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
    • Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate (LPC-A)
    • Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA)
    • Other mental health provider licensure/certification
    • N/A; None of the above

    04

    Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience working with child sexual abuse, child maltreatment, or trauma-related populations? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your applications 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

    Please provide details about your verifiable experience working with child sexual abuse, child maltreatment, or trauma-related populations. Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your applications employment history) If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.

    06

    Do you have training and experience with child maltreatment, the child welfare system or child advocacy centers?

    • Yes
    • No

    07

    Do you have training and experience conducting assessments of children?

    • Yes
    • No

    08

    Are you bilingual in English and Spanish? If yes, do you consider yourself fluent?

    • Yes, I am fluent in both of these languages
    • No, I am fluent in only one of these languages
    • No, I am not fluent in either one of these languages

    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

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHouston, TX

    Skills

    • Background Investigationunmatched
    • Child Protection/Welfareunmatched
    • Clinical Assessmentunmatched
    • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
    • Computer Skillsunmatched
    • Employee Assistance Planunmatched
    • Employee Benefitsunmatched
    • English Languageunmatched
    • Family Social Workunmatched
    • Flexible Spending Accountsunmatched
    • Health Planunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Healthcare Providersunmatched
    • Insuranceunmatched
    • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)unmatched
    • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)unmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Multilingualunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
    • Psychologyunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Social Workunmatched
    • Spanish Languageunmatched

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