Job Description

Posting number: 00002163

Department: CSCD (Adult Probation)

Job classification: CSCD ATS Clinician

Posting type: Open

Categories: Mental Health, Social Services, Professional, Human Services, Probation, Counseling, Community and Social Services

Summary

The mission of Brazoria County’s CSCD is to facilitate positive change for a safer community. In accomplishing this mission, it is essential that we assist and treat those under our supervision in recovery from substance use and co-occurring disorders through counseling, didactic programming, role modeling, and empathetic support.

The Assessment & Treatment Services (ATS) Clinician must hold a Texas issued clinical license, who is committed to providing quality cognitive behavioral, trauma-informed care to men and women with mental health, substance use and co-occurring disorders. The ATS Clinician, a member of the Brazoria County CSCD Assessment & Treatment Services team, will provide critical mental health, alcohol and other drug assessments, treatment, and referral services to individuals referred from the department or court system. The ATS Clinician may be required to testify in court concerning evaluations or the treatment of individuals. Work environment includes office, classroom, BCSO Detention Center, treatment facilities and courthouse.

This is a full-time position, which requires a flexible schedule to include evening hours. The beginning salary begins at $56,000 dependent on qualifications, licensure level, and experiences (plus benefits which include health insurance and retirement options as noted below).

Examples of duties

Primary Responsibilities:

• Screening – Conduct interviews and assessments for applicants.
• Intake – Conduct initial assessment including the use of any evidence-based screening tools and complete required documentation at admission.
• Orientation – Describe the IOP/SOP treatment to new clients.
• Assessment – Gather data from the client and other sources; analyze and interpret the data to identify client strengths, weaknesses, and needs.
• Diagnosis – Assign formal mental health and/or substance use related diagnoses using the DSM-5-TR based on a clinical interview and a review of any available collateral records
• Treatment Planning – Collaborate with the client to develop treatment plans, identifying and prioritizing problems, goals, and treatment methods.
• Counseling – Provide Mental Health and Substance Use individual and group counseling.
• Education – Provide clients and their families with information about substance use, co-occurring disorders, treatment, recovery, and resources.
• Crisis management – Respond to client needs during extreme distress or emergencies.
• Case Management – Coordinate with clients and resources to focus on identified needs and goals.
• Referral – Identify client needs and assist client to use community resources and support systems.
• Consultation – Relate with officers, district attorney’s office, courts, and other professionals on client treatment and services to assure comprehensive care.
• Record Keeping – Maintain accurate and up-to-date counseling records.
• Maintain client confidentiality and high ethical and professional standards.
• Prepare for and participate in individual and group supervision and clinical staff meetings.
• Report to work promptly at assigned hours and submit accurate time sheets.
• Meet continuing education and other requirements to maintain professional licenses related to the position.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher preferred.
• Licensure as an LPC Associate, LPC, LMSW, LCSW or LPA required.
• Knowledge of psychopathology, substance abuse and co-occurring disorders – characteristics, assessment, diagnosing and treatment.
• Personal characteristics of maturity and professionalism with a sincere desire to work with recovering individuals.
• Basic computer skills in word processing, e-mail, and Internet use.
• Valid state driver’s license and access to transportation.

Supplemental information

Brazoria County is a local government entity that offers competitive salaries with an excellent benefits package, which includes:

Government Pension through TCDRS with 7% fixed interest and a county match of 2:1 at retirement; we do not pay into Social Security but instead contribute to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan as an additional savings for retirement (VOYA).

Medical health insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas) for employees offered at no cost with reasonable dependent coverage rates available. Coverage options also available are Dental, Vision and other benefits.

EAP; vacation and sick benefits, free telemedicine services.

Fourteen (14) County approved holidays, plus 4.5 other incentive days with paid time off.