TJJD - Psychologist II-III Forensic Services

TJJD - Psychologist II-III for Forensic Services

Recruitment/Retention Bonus: $5,000 for external candidates only.

Texas Juvenile Justice Department seeks a licensed Psychologist II-III to provide clinical services, conduct assessments, supervise mental‑health staff, and collaborate within multidisciplinary teams at secure correctional facilities.

• Provide clinical supervisory activities, including group monitoring and direct trauma‑informed therapeutic services (individual, group, psycho educational, MDT interviews).
• Conduct trauma‑informed psychological evaluations, suicide risk assessments, and update MH/MI/Med and Administrative, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) documentation.
• Develop and maintain Behavior Management Plans and design transition‑planning interventions.
• Provide specialized consultation to MDT members on trauma‑informed assessments, treatment adaptations, and behavioral management.
• Contribute to in‑service trainings for staff (e.g., Stage Assessment, suicide prevention).
• Perform related duties as assigned by the supervisor and comply with agency safety policies.

• Licensed psychologist with at least 2 years of experience in a juvenile justice or mental‑health setting.
• Experience in trauma‑informed care and forensic assessment.
• Strong clinical judgment, supervisory skills, and ability to work independently under limited supervision.
• Willingness to work >40 hr/wk, irregular shift patterns, on‑call, and occasional travel.
• Successful completion of Criminal Background Check and other minimum qualifications.

• Retirement plan
• Paid group health, life insurance, dental, vision (optional)
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Longevity pay
• Educational assistance program
• Employee assistance program
• Hazardous duty pay and career ladder advancement opportunities

• Complete the State of Texas Employment Application and the required supplemental forms (HR‑003, HR‑028, HR‑975, HR‑074) available at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• Gather high school/college diploma(s), official transcripts, licenses, certifications, and if applicable, DD‑Form 214.
• Submit application through the CAPPS Career Section at
• Alternatively submit via Work‑In‑Texas or email HRJobsgiddingsas.gov.

The State of Texas, and thus Texas Juvenile Justice Department, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, non‑discriminatory in hiring and employment.