Forensics Counselor

Texoma Community Center

Denison (TX)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 68,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Employer paid Life Insurance & Short‑/

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PTO

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Texoma Community Center in Denison, TX is seeking a Forensics Counselor to support individuals in the Forensic Program who are referred by the criminal justice system. The role includes assessment, counseling, and coordination of services for those with severe and persistent mental illness.

The position emphasizes trauma-informed care, recovery-oriented practices, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to improve access to behavioral health services.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or Counseling required.
Two years of human services experience required.
Licensed professional credentials preferred.
Valid driver’s license and vehicle for work preferred

Responsibilities

Advocate for and assist individuals admitted to the Forensic Program with crisis coping and admission into services for referrals from the criminal justice system.
Provide assessment, diagnosis, counseling and treatment to identified Forensic clients.
Offer outpatient, evidence-based and trauma-informed counseling in line with Center guidelines.
Attend scheduled Forensic audits and client reviews.
Assist Program Directors with community outreach and trainings when necessary.
Perform other duties as requested by the Forensic Program Director within Texoma Community Center policies.

Skills

Second language ability

Microsoft Office

Trauma-informed care

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree (Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or Counseling)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Forensics Counselor

Full Time Denison, TX, US

PURPOSE

Strengthening Resiliency and Supporting Recovery

VISION

Promote and enhance access to intellectual, developmental, and behavioral health services that improve the lives of those in our community.

VALUE

We pledge to deliver quality services through partnerships with individuals, families, and community stakeholders. Texoma Community Center strives to develop and equip all staff with Trauma-Informed Care knowledge and competency-based skills. Trauma-Informed Care means treating the person as a whole, taking into account past trauma and the resulting coping mechanisms when attempting to understand behaviors.

Our goal is to provide effective treatment as well as improving the quality and impact of care.

Join a team of dedicated service providers who seek to promote the accessibility of services that improve quality of life and support self-determination for persons with mental and developmental disorders. Texoma Community Center (TCC) is one of 39 Texas Community Centers, which are governmental entities as defined by Title 7 of the Texas Health and Safety Code.

Position Summary

To advocate for and assist individuals admitted to the Forensic Program with coping in crisis situations and with admission into services for those who are referred by the criminal justice system and diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness. To provide assessment, diagnosis, counseling and treatment services to identified Forensic clients. To provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment in the form of out patient, evidence-based and trauma-informed counseling to identified clients. Provides the treatment in compliance with Center policies and program procedures as well as clinical guidelines. Attend the regularly scheduled Fore audits and client reviews. Assist Program Directors with community outreach and trainings when necessary. Other duties as requested and authorized by the Forensic Program Director in accordance with the philosophy, goals and objectives of Texoma Community Center. Operates under trauma-informed and recovery-oriented models of care which align with CCBHC standards.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or Counseling with two (2) years Human Services experience required

Certificates, Licensure, Registrations

Current driver’s license and vehicle for use at work
Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to speak a second language relevant to population served preferred
Must be self-motivated, organized and detail oriented
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Consistently practices Trauma-informed Model of Care, understands and considers the pervasive nature of trauma.
The knowledge of cultural differences and ability to work with individuals from different cultural backgrounds.

General Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the general knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
Ability to handle money/make change
Ability to generate, read, interpret, and take action as it relates to basic financial statements, national and state regulations, operational and maintenance and organizational policy / procedures
Ability to effectively communicate
Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively to maintain good working relationships
Ability to work with skill in identifyingproblems

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