Impactful Juvenile Mental Health Counselor

Crescent Electric Supply Company; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert N. Barnes Juvenile Justice Facility in Nueces County seeks a Mental Health Counselor to address the complex needs of youth and families through a multidisciplinary, integrated approach, including a Mental Health Treatment Program (MHTP).

You will provide direct counseling—group, individual, family—and assist with evaluations, risk reduction, trauma-informed care, and collaboration with case managers, staff, and probation. Excellent communication and documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) or LCDC-I in graduate studies with one year of remaining coursework or nearing graduation
• Master's degree program in counseling, social work, psychology or related field required in progress
• Must be 21 years of age and possess driving record meeting county standards

Responsibilities

• Provide direct counseling services (group, individual, family, trauma, crisis) to youth in the facility
• Assist in monitoring and evaluating the Mental Health Treatment Program
• Collaborate with facility staff, case managers, probation officers, and contracted staff
• Maintain confidential records and contribute to statistical reporting

Skills

Counseling theories

Trauma-informed care

Group counseling

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

LCDC or LCDC-I in progress

Master's degree in counseling/social work/psychology

Job description

Robert N. Barnes Juvenile Justice Facility in Nueces County seeks a Mental Health Counselor to address the complex needs of youth and families through a multidisciplinary, integrated approach, including a Mental Health Treatment Program (MHTP).

You will provide direct counseling—group, individual, family—and assist with evaluations, risk reduction, trauma-informed care, and collaboration with case managers, staff, and probation. Excellent communication and documentation are essential.