TJJD - Program Specialist III-VI - Health Specialist III-VI - Mental Health Professional BW

Overview

TJJD - Program Specialist III-VI - Health Specialist III-VI - Mental Health Professional - (BWD) - 52065

Join to apply for the TJJD Health/Mental Health Professional role in the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (BWD) 52065. This position is part of the career ladder for Health Specialists, with a working title of Mental Health Professional. Placement on the ladder depends on education, licensure, and experience. Progression to the highest pay level depends on experience and performance.

• Provide a range of direct psychological services to youth adjudicated delinquent of felony offenses and committed to the agency by a juvenile court.
• Conduct trauma-informed individual, group, family, trauma, and crisis counseling sessions; administer and interpret psychological evaluations for youth at risk of suicide or in need of specialized treatment.
• Assist in monitoring the agency s Texas Model of Trauma-Informed Corrections treatment program and review/monitor specialized treatment programs.
• Collaborate with facility staff, administrators, treatment staff, case management, parole officers, and contracted staff; participate in MDT/YST staffing for youth transitioning into the community and exiting the agency system.
• Lead or train others as needed and participate in program evaluations and in-service training for facility staff.
• Document direct services provided to youth and families and coordinate with program staff in planning, development, implementation, analysis, and documentation of agency programs.
• Provide policy interpretation, advice, and guidance related to the program; assist in developing program policies.
• May work beyond 40 hours per week, include various shifts, on-call duties, and travel occasionally as required.

• Applicant must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and meet any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications.
• Progression on the TJJD career ladder is based on education, licensure, and experience, with advancement dependent on agency policy and performance.

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Benefits include retirement, paid health insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid leave, longevity pay, educational assistance, and employee assistance programs. Optional benefits include dental, vision, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Some positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and meals on duty.

• Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following forms (available at https://): TJJD Employment Application Supplement (HR-003);
  Child Abuse Registry Check Consent Form (HR-028);
  Disclosure of PREA Employment Standards Violation (HR-975);
  Authorization to Release Information (HR-074).
• Apply Online at  and attach the above forms, along with copies of diplomas, transcripts, licenses/certifications, and DD Form 214 if applicable.
• Alternative:
  Apply through Work-In-Texas at  and attach the forms and required documents. The forms are available at https:// and may be submitted via email to HRJobsrjacksonas.gov.

Note:

Your application must include complete employment history (titles, employer, dates, supervisor, duties, full/ part-time status, hours per week). Resumes do not replace this information. Ensure you meet all requirements to avoid delays in consideration.