Staff Psychologist
Harris CountyPosition Description
The Staff Psychologist is responsible for providing psychological assessments and therapeutic services at Harris County Children's Assessment Center (CAC).
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides mental health services primarily to clients.
Conducts individual and group psychotherapy with victims of child sexual abuse, non-offending caregivers of sexual abuse victims, and siblings of sexual abuse victims.
Conducts psychological evaluations of children and adults.
Provides supervision to psychology interns and students.
Conducts trainings pertinent to child development, child sexual abuse, youth with problematic sexual behaviors, and cultural diversity issues.
Serves as a consultant to CAC staff and CAC partner agencies regarding the role of psychology and the dynamics of child sexual abuse.
Works with an interdisciplinary team to provide effective services to youth, including child welfare, law enforcement, medical personnel, and the District Attorney’s office.
Conducts Crisis Interventions, including Suicide Assessments and Homicide Assessments
Adheres to APA Ethical Guidelines in performing all job duties.
May provide expert court testimony in criminal and civil child abuse proceedings.
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
Requirements
Education:
Must possess a Ph.D. or a Psy.D. in a practice-grounded area of Psychology, such as Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or School Psychology
Must be a Licensed Psychologist in the State of Texas or be Provisionally Licensed in the State of Texas
Experience:
Must possess two (2) or more years of experience in Assessment, Psychotherapy.
Advanced candidates must possess experience in working with legal and protective systems, as well as experience in working with multidisciplinary programs
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of trauma and the assessment of trauma
Knowledge of the treatment of trauma
Knowledge of the stages of child development
Knowledge of crisis intervention
Ability to communicate well orally and in writing
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.
Preferences
Experience with child sexual abuse and/or other trauma populations is preferred.
Bilingual in Spanish preferred with the ability to provide mental health services in Spanish.
General Information
Hours:
Monday - Friday
Hours Will Be Discussed During Departmental Interview
Salary:
Pay is Commensurate with Experience
Based on 26 Pay Periods
Additional Information:
CPS Criminal and CPS Background checks conducted
E-Verify will be run upon hire
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.