ATS Clinician

Brazoria County; Angleton (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (Blue Cross Blue Seal

Retirement plan with 457 Deferred Comp

EAP

Vacation & sick leave

Holidays & incentive days

Job summary

Brazoria County is seeking a licensed clinician to join its CSCD Assessment & Treatment Services team. The ATS Clinician provides mental health and substance use assessments, treatment, and referrals for clients referred from the court system and department.

The role requires a Texas clinical license, and may involve court testimony. Work occurs across offices, treatment facilities, detention center, and courthouse, with a flexible evening schedule.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher preferred.
• Licensure as an LPC Associate, LPC, LMSW, LCSW or LPA required.
• Knowledge of psychopathology, substance abuse and co-occurring disorders—characteristics, assessment, diagnosing and treatment.
• Maturity and professionalism with a sincere desire to work with recovering individuals.
• Basic computer skills in word processing, e-mail, and Internet use.
• Valid state driver’s license and access to transportation.

Responsibilities

• Screening – Conduct interviews and assessments for applicants.
• Intake – Conduct initial assessment including the use of evidence-based screening tools and complete required documentation at admission.
• Orientation – Describe the IOP/SOP treatment to new clients.
• Assessment – Gather data, analyze and interpret to identify client strengths, weaknesses and needs.
• Diagnosis – Assign mental health and/or substance use diagnoses using DSM-5-TR.
• Treatment Planning – Collaborate with client to develop plans, goals and methods.
• Counseling – Provide individual and group counseling for Mental Health and Substance Use.
• Education – Inform clients and families about substance use, co-occurring disorders, treatment and resources.

Skills

Empathy

Professionalism

Communication

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Education

Master’s degree or higher

Job description

The mission of Brazoria County’s CSCD is to facilitate positive change for a safer community. In accomplishing this mission, it is essential that we assist and treat those under our supervision in recovery from substance use and co-occurring disorders through counseling, didactic programming, role modeling, and empathetic support.

The Assessment & Treatment Services (ATS) Clinician must hold a Texas issued clinical license, who is committed to providing quality cognitive behavioral, trauma-informed care to men and women with mental health, substance use and co-occurring disorders. The ATS Clinician, a member of the Brazoria County CSCD Assessment & Treatment Services team, will provide critical mental health, alcohol and other drug assessments, treatment, and referral services to individuals referred from the department or court system. The ATS Clinician may be required to testify in court concerning evaluations or the treatment of individuals. Work environment includes office, classroom, BCSO Detention Center, treatment facilities and courthouse.

This is a full‑time position, which requires a flexible schedule to include evening hours. The beginning salary begins at $56,000 dependent on qualifications, licensure level, and experiences (plus benefits which include health insurance and retirement options as noted below).

Primary Responsibilities:

• Screening – Conduct interviews and assessments for applicants.
• Intake – Conduct initial assessment including the use of any evidence-based screening tools and complete required documentation at admission.
• Orientation – Describe the IOP/SOP treatment to new clients.
• Assessment – Gather data from the client and other sources; analyze and interpret the data to identify client strengths, weaknesses, and needs.
• Diagnosis – Assign formal mental health and/or substance use related diagnoses using the DSM-5-TR based on a clinical interview and a review of any available collateral records
• Treatment Planning – Collaborate with the client to develop treatment plans, identifying and prioritizing problems, goals, and treatment methods.
• Counseling – Provide Mental Health and Substance Use individual and group counseling.
• Education – Provide clients and their families with information about substance use, co-occurring disorders, treatment, recovery, and resources.
• Crisis management – Respond to client needs during extreme distress or emergencies.
• Case Management – Coordinate with clients and resources to focus on identified needs and goals.
• Referral – Identify client needs and assist client to use community resources and support systems.
• Consultation – Relate with officers, district attorney’s office, courts, and other professionals on client treatment and services to assure comprehensive care.
• Record Keeping – Maintain accurate and up-to-date counseling records.
• Maintain client confidentiality and high ethical and professional standards.
• Prepare for and participate in individual and group supervision and clinical staff meetings.
• Report to work promptly at assigned hours and submit accurate time sheets.
• Meet continuing education and other requirements to maintain professional licenses related to the position.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher preferred.
• Licensure as an LPC Associate, LPC, LMSW, LCSW or LPA required.
• Knowledge of psychopathology, substance abuse and co-occurring disorders – characteristics, assessment, diagnosing and treatment.
• Personal characteristics of maturity and professionalism with a sincere desire to work with recovering individuals.
• Basic computer skills in word processing, e-mail, and Internet use.
• Valid state driver’s license and access to transportation.

Benefits:

• Government Pension through TCDRS with 7% fixed interest and a county match of 2:1 at retirement; we do not pay into Social Security but instead contribute to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan as an additional savings for retirement (VOYA).
• Medical health insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas) for employees offered at no cost with reasonable dependent coverage rates available. Coverage options also available are Dental, Vision and other benefits.
• EAP; vacation and sick benefits, free telemedicine services.
• Fourteen (14) County approved holidays, plus 4.5 other incentive days with paid time off.