Job Description
Posting number: 17293
Department: Children's Assessment Center
Job classification: Postdoctoral Fellowship
Posting type: Open
Categories: Community Services, Health Services, Mental Health, Social Services, Education, Human Services, Counseling, Community and Social Services
Summary
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Postdoctoral Fellows are responsible for providing therapy and psychological services at The Children’s Assessment Center. Must adhere to APA Ethical Guidelines in performing all job duties.
This is a one-year term beginning August and ending end of September.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conducts psychological evaluation and testing of children and adults
- Conducts psychotherapy with children and adults
- Supports the training internship program.
- Provides clinical supervision of Doctoral Interns, participates in all activities related to the training program
- Provides crisis intervention for children and adults.
- Consults with The CAC partner agency personnel.
- Provides community and professional presentations.
- Participates in multi-disciplinary case staffing.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
Examples of duties
Education:
- Ph.D. or Psy.D degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology or School Psychology must be completed by 8/01/2027 - with dissertation defended.
Experience:
- One (1) year of experience working with children
Applications are due by 01/8/2027- APPIC guidelines are being followed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to provide therapeutic services to victims of child sexual abuse and their families.
- Knowledge of clinical psychopathology and related clinical intervention; knowledge of attachment and child development; knowledge of crisis intervention techniques; ability to communicate well orally and in writing; and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team setting.
- Maintains documentation and meets expectations related to deadlines associated with documentation.
- Ability to foster a hospitable work environment.
- Strong writing and communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to take initiative and work independently, and also to work collaboratively.
- Experience maintaining professional boundaries.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Qualifications
Experience/Knowledge:
- Experience with victims of child sexual abuse (preferred)
- Knowledge and/or training in an evidence-based or trauma informed treatment modality (preferred)
Supplemental information
Applications are due by 01/8/2027- APPIC guidelines are being followed.
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
- Full Time position
- Monday-Friday
- 40 Hours per week
Additional Information:
- This position has a one year term - August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027
- CPS and Criminal Background checks performed
- E-Verify upon hire
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
- This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
- This position is generally in a sedentary role but may at times require the ability to lift files up to 20 pounds.
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
