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Capps Plumbing and Sewer, Inc. · 1 month ago

TJJD - Psychologist II-III for Forensic Services - * * * $5,000 Recruitment/Retention Bonus is applicable for external candidates only* * * (GID) - 54715

Giddings1027 PVT Road 2261

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$8,855.84/mo - $8,855.84/mo

1+ years exp

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department is seeking a Psychologist II-III for Forensic Services. The role involves providing psychological evaluations and therapeutic services for youth in a secure correctional facility, and supervising a team of mental health specialists to ensure effective treatment and support for youth with mental health challenges.

CommercialCustomer ServiceProperty ManagementResidential

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provides clinical supervisory activities, including group monitoring as directed by the Senior Psychologist for Forensic Services

Conducts trauma informed psychological evaluations, suicide risk assessments and suicide monitoring; updates (MH/MI/Med), Administrative, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) evaluation, Behavior Management Plans, and other clinical evaluations that incorporate specific recommendations regarding transition planning, risk management, and appropriate core and behavioral interventions

Identifies when youth should be placed on or removed from suicide alert; and identifies supervision requirements needed to ensure youth safety

Provides a range of direct trauma informed therapeutic services, including individual, group, psychoeducational, and MDT interviews of youth

Provides specialized consultation to MDT members, including juvenile correctional officers, case managers, and education staff on trauma informed assessments, treatment, adaptations and modifications, intervention, Behavior Management Plans, clinical and behavioral management of youth who are referred with special needs or problems, and group monitoring

Contributes to the development, maintenance, and delivery of in-service training designed to improve the clinical performance of facility staff (e.g., Stage Assessment, suicide prevention training, and other specialized training)

Documents direct services provided

Performs a variety of related duties, not listed, determined and assigned, as needed, by the supervisor

Performs all duties in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures: Reports safety hazards and corrects hazards when possible

Completes required documentation in the event of an accident/injury within requested timeframes

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies

Will be required to travel up to 10% of the time

Actively embody and support the Texas Model 2.0 by demonstrating its core values in daily tasks and interactions with others

Qualification

Licensed psychologistTrauma informed carePsychological evaluationsFamily counselingCrisis interventionBehavior modificationRecord keepingEmpathyCommunication skillsTeam collaborationDecision making

Required

Licensed as a psychologist (independent practice) in the State of Texas and less than eighteen months of experience as a licensed psychologist

Licensed as a psychologist (independent practice) in the State of Texas and eighteen months or more of experience as a licensed psychologist

Pre-employment conditions require acceptable results from mandatory: pre-employment drug test; finger printing, criminal records check, and TB testing; Fitness-for-Duty Assessment which may include both physical and behavior evaluations

Failure to maintain required licensure will result in termination of employment

Maintain required license in good standing

Obtain and maintain certification in the TJJD approved use of force techniques

Obtain and maintain certification in First Aid and CPR

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing

Ability to see

Ability to hear (with or without aid)

Ability to perform tactile discernment

Identify colors

Depth perception

Operate motor equipment

Restraining combative youth

Heavy lifting, 45 lbs. & over

Heavy carrying, 45 lbs. & over

Pushing

Pulling

Repeated bending

Reaching above shoulder

Walking

Standing

Sitting

Crawling

Twisting

Kneeling

Stooping

Climbing stairs

Finger/manual dexterity

Dual simultaneous grasping

Knowledge of psychology, psychometrics, and psychological principles

Knowledge of diagnostic criteria outlined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fifth Edition (DSM V), and the Texas Education Association for the evaluation of serious emotional disturbance

Knowledge of psychological evaluation methods, tests, and measurements

Knowledge of treatment techniques and practices

Knowledge of juvenile risk assessment, treatment practices and principles, family interventions, and regulatory standards

Knowledge of behavior modification

Skill in use of psychological evaluation and assessment techniques

Skill in mediation procedures

Skill in facilitating individual and group counseling sessions with juvenile offenders

Skill in conducting family counseling and family reintegration sessions

Skill in making appropriate decisions and recommendations regarding treatment options

Skill in training and/or teaching others

Skill in maintaining accurate records and files

Skill in communicating and working effectively with youth, family, and the public

Skill in and willingness to physically restrain youth in the appropriate manner

Skill in maintaining order and discipline

Skill in acting quickly in emergencies

Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems

Skill in operating computers and applicable computer software

Skill in using high-level data and informational reports as a program management tool

Ability to provide psychological counseling

Ability to interpret diagnostic evaluations

Ability to analyze behavior

Ability to develop behavior modification and skill acquisition plans

Ability to coordinate psychological activities and research

Ability to work with youth in an empathetic and understanding manner and foster the cooperation of youth in the treatment process

Ability to appropriately respond to abusive language and conduct in a manner consistent with instructions received in training

Ability to intervene and correct behavior

Ability to facilitate group discussions and activities

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks

Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments

Ability to meet deadlines

Ability to maintain confidential information

Ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders and maintain a professional, courteous demeanor

Ability to remain alert, observant, and physically able to respond appropriately to work situations or emergencies including, but not limited to, physical restraint of youth

Ability to recognize when decisions are required, process information logically, make decisions, and demonstrate the soundness of those decisions

Ability to participate in ongoing didactic training as scheduled by the agency

Ability to supervise the work of others

Ability to work in excess of 40 hours per workweek, different shift patterns, be on-call, and travel occasionally