Counselor

MONTGOMERY COUNTY

COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT

JOB TITLE: Counselor

STARTING SALARY: $1,935.20 Bi-Weekly

$50,315 Annual

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Counselor is responsible to the Clinical Supervisor for the direct provision of counseling services.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

Provides counseling services to assigned clients utilizing office-based individual or group sessions, in accordance with departmental policy and procedure

Facilitates substance abuse, trauma, anger management, parenting skills, aftercare, and other assigned groups using prescribed curriculum

Conducts substance abuse, trauma, anger management, and mental health screening assessments for community supervision officers and the court system as needed

Writes assessment reports for the courts including treatment recommendations

Actively initiates and conducts therapeutic interventions as needed

Completes discharge procedures upon client completion of counseling

Maintains accurate and timely departmental and therapy notes related to client participation and progress in counseling

Actively participates in staff meetings as scheduled, providing recommendations for counseling services and other interventions

Provides risk assessment and crisis intervention as needed for department clients

Provides court testimony in a factual and objective manner as directed by the courts

Performs other assigned duties

REQUIREMENTS:

Training and Experience:

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or psychology conferred by a college or university accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the Coordinating

Board, Texas and College University System

Licensure/Certification as one of the following is required:
LPC, LMFT, LCSW

LPC-Intern or LMFT-Associate is acceptable

1-3 years of relevant clinical experience required

Bilingual Preferred

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Commitment to the department’s vision of developing people to their full potential

Knowledge of counseling theories and interventions

Ability to work with adult substance abuse/criminal conduct clients, sometimes in a secure correctional environment (i.e. jail)

Ability to administer group counseling

Ability to perform basic computer functions (i.e. e-mail, scheduling, word processing)

Ability to work in a team atmosphere

Additional Requirements:

Must be able to work evenings; occasional weekends may be required

Must have a telephone at which he/she can be reached

Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License (if employee is coming to this position from another state, this requirement must be met no later than 30 days following the date of employment)

Must have access to an automobile that can be used while on duty and have liability insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $4,192.94 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location