Therapist

Duties and Responsibilities: Provides assessment, diagnosis and treatment of children who experience trauma symptoms resulting from child sexual abuse. Conducts weekly individual, group, and family therapeutic services with child sexual abuse survivors and their non-offending families to address mental, emotional and behavioral conditions utilizing TF-CBT, EMDR, play therapy, art therapy and/or other evidence based and/or trauma informed therapeutic modalities. Performs elements of clinical practice (biopsychosocial assessments, diagnosis using DSM V and other standards and treatment).Performs treatment planning, evaluation of traumatized children, crisis intervention, consultation to other multi-disciplinary team members, and civil and criminal court testimony. Provides crisis intervention including suicide assessments and homicide assessments. Provides fact witness court testimony in civil and/or criminal cases on occasion. Provides consultation and training to parents, foster parents, and community volunteers and professionals. Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.netRequirements:

Education: Master's degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology or closely related mental health field.

Licensure: Full clinical licensure to practice in the State of Texas as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), LPC- A Licensure, or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of abuse populations, trauma, attachment, child development, crisis intervention, and psychotherapeutic techniques. Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate well orally and in writing. Ability to foster a hospitable work environment. Preferences:

Experience/Training: Experience with victims of child sexual abuse. (preferred) Training in an evidence based or trauma informed treatment modality. (preferred) General Information: Position Type and Typical Hours of Work: 40 hours Monday – Friday Some evening hours. Specifics will be discussed during interview process.

Additional Information: E-Verify will be conducted Must pass CPS and Criminal Background Checks. 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.

Harris County Employee Benefits: Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan. The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness PlanLife Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*Sick Leave
• Retirement Savings Benefit457 Deferred Compensation PlanThe following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*METRO Ride