Therapist TCOOMMI

Job Description

Job Description

Juvenile Therapist - Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments (TCOOMMI)

Role Responsibilities

The TCOOMMI Juvenile Therapist provides direct services to youth diagnosed with a severe or persistent mental illness who are involved with the Fort Bend County Juvenile Probation Department. Youth involved with TJJD also may be served through the program. The candidate will assess mental health symptoms, needs and strengths of youth and their families, the complications of involvement with the juvenile justice system and develop appropriate treatment interventions to include skills training, cognitive-behavioral therapy, medication training and support, crisis management, and case management and coordination. The individual will be responsible for intake, the development of appropriate person centered recovery plans, and the delivery of appropriate services for the needs of the youth and family. The individual must have the ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team within a multi-faceted mental health / juvenile justice delivery system. The individual will be responsible for ensuring accurate data entry and reporting. The desired candidate will demonstrate enthusiasm, flexibility, well developed organizational skills, self-discipline, responsibility for own production, and performance. The position reports to the TCOOMMI Team Leader at the Behavioral Healthcare Clinic in Rosenberg. The position is full time, 40 hours per week. The individual will provide services in the home, school, or probation / detention center. Flexible scheduling is required to accommodate evening sessions with youth and their families. Travel is required. Responsible and accountable for the adherence to and promotion of compliance policy.

Salary

• Fully Licensed LPHA :

90% $69,641.21 / year to start

95% $73,510.16 / year at 6 months with satisfactory performance

100% $77,379.12 / year at one year with satisfactory performance

90% $26.784 / hour to start

95% $28.27 / hour at 6 months with satisfactory performance

100% $29.76 / hour at one year with satisfactory performance

Required Education and / or Certifications, Experience, Skills

Preferred Education and / or Certifications, Experience, Skills

Job Related Physical Requirements

Texana Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $30 - $77,379