Trauma-Informed Program Clinician for Juvenile Diversion

Dallas County

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 90,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Dallas County is seeking a Program Clinician to provide assessment, evaluation and therapeutic services for diversion program graduates applying for pre-trial diversion. The role includes training partner agencies in trauma-informed care and advising the District Attorney on clinical needs for new diversion initiatives.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in psychology or related field, plus licensure in Texas (LPC/LCSW/LMSW/LPM) with supervised experience.

Qualifications

Education, Experience and Training: Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related field.
Program Clinician I: 1 year supervised experience; provisional/Associate license required or under-filled at FM minimum up to 18 months.
Program Clinician II: 3 years post-grad supervised clinical experience and LPC/LPA/LMFT/LMSW/LCSW licensed in Texas.

Responsibilities

Provides assessment, evaluation and clinical/therapeutic services to diversion program graduates to reduce recidivism and address mental health and trauma needs; conducts individual, group and other therapy.
Reviews offense reports and prior treatment records; consults with prosecutor; recommends treatment plans.
Develops training material and presents training on trauma-informed care to partner agencies; conducts meetings for clients and defendants.
Serves as a consultant to administration, probation, court personnel, education departments and other professionals; performs research on new programs to reduce jail population.
Maintains professional development through opportunities offered by Dallas County or other approved organizations to maintain licensure.
Performs other duties as assigned.