Counselor Juvenile Probation – TJJD Mental Health Careers

Overview

Position Title: Counselor Juvenile Probation

Company: City Of Dentoncounty

Location: Denton, TX, US

Job Description:

The Counselor performs individual, group, and family counseling services to residents in the Post-Adjudication Program. Work involves providing individual and family counseling services to adults and juveniles to assist clients and identify personal and interactive problems. Work involves achieving effective personal and family development and adjustment. Employee is also responsible for chemical dependency counseling, education, and prevention for residents of the Post-Adjudication. Employee is subject to the usual potential hazards of contact with legally delinquent juveniles.

Responsibilities:

• Consults reference material such as textbooks, manuals, and journals, to identify symptoms, make diagnoses and develop therapeutic or treatment plan.
• Counsels family members to assist in dealing with and providing support for juveniles.
• Summarizes information for standard reports, selecting data from varied sources.
• Documents counseling sessions and progress of juveniles and/or family in the prescribed manner to meet standards established by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Provides crisis intervention counseling and serves as a member of the treatment team.
• Conducts training for post-adjudication staff on topics relating to the various components of the post-adjudication program.
• Interacts with other professionals to discuss treatment, new resources or techniques, and to share information.
• Regular and punctual attendance is required.
• Conducts counseling sessions with individuals or groups of juveniles and/or their families regarding issues relating to problems leading to placement in the post-adjudication program including family problems, criminal behavior, substance abuse, and any other topics relevant to their rehabilitation.
• Utilizes computerized data entry equipment and various word processing and/or file maintenance programs to enter, store, and/or retrieve case file information.
• Schedules appointments with families to conduct family counseling; coordinates counseling sessions to maximize time available for conducting required counseling sessions.
• Counsels juveniles to assist in overcoming alcohol and drug dependency.
• Develops curriculum for teaching and counseling purposes.

Requirements:

• Officer must meet the requirements in Title 37, Chapters 343 & 344 of the Texas Administrative Code including but not limited to being of good moral character and at least 21 years of age.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license. Must be able to obtain a State of Texas driver’s license within 90 days.
• Eligible for certification within six (6) months as a Juvenile Probation Officer by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
• Must be able to pass a State Criminal History background check.
• Master’s degree in related field required and a minimum of two years experience in a related field. Internships may be counted toward meeting one year’s experience based on actual hours completed when the duties performed were related to the field of juvenile justice; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• Licensed as a Chemical Dependence Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor Intern with a current temporary license, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist-A, or a Licensed Master Social Worker.