Tjjd - Program Specialist Iii-Vi - Health Specialist Iii-Vi - Mental Health Professional - * * * $5,000 Recruitment/Rete

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting in the CAPPS Career Section: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00034086 You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career Section\ \ * * * \$5,000 Recruitment/Retention Bonus * * * HOW TO APPLY Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms (available at http://www.tjjd.texas.gov/index.php/doc-library/category/304-forms): TJJD Employment Application Supplement (HR-003) Child Abuse Registry Check Consent Form (HR-028) Disclosure of PREA Employment Standards Violation (HR-975) Authorization to Release Information (HR-074) Failure to complete and submit the above forms will cause delays in your consideration for this position. Apply Online at https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/644/jobdetail.ftl?job=00034086tz=GMT-05:00 and attach to the application the above additional forms along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). Apply through Work-In-Texas at https://www.workintexas.com/vosnet/loginintro.aspx. You will also need to complete and attach to the application the supplemental questions/forms indicated above along with a copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). The additional forms are available at: http://www.tjjd.texas.gov/index.php/doc-library/category/304-forms) and can be submitted via email to: [email protected]. Apply via Email to [email protected]. Send completed application, supplemental questions/forms, and copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). PLEASE NOTE Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment (month year), supervisors name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information. Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications. BENEFITS State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov. Benefits include: Retirement plan, paid group health life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program. Optional add-on benefits include: Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary ADD Insurance, Dependent Health Life insurance, Health Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc. Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty. GENERAL DESCRIPTION Career Ladder Promotion Opportunity: This position is in the approved TJJD career ladder for Heath Specialists. Personnel in this career ladder have the working title of Mental Health Professional. Placement on the career ladder is dependent upon education, licensure, and experience. Mental Health Professionals may be promoted based on meeting the established eligibility criteria per agency policy until they reach the top level of the ladder. Progression to the highest pay le el on the career ladder is dependent upon experience and performance. TJJD addresses the multiple and complex needs of the youth committed to the agency as well as their families through a trauma informed multi-disciplinary integrated approach that includes implementation of the agency approved Texas Model of Trauma Informed Corrections and a Mental Health Treatment Program (MHTP). The MHTP provides enhanced psychiatric and psychological assistance to youth diagnosed with moderate to severe mental health problems and/or illnesses, which allows the general rehabilitation case managers to focus on risk reduction and protective factor enhancement strategies in order to reduce the risk of reoffending. This collaboration allows for holistic and individualized treatment of youth in need of MHTP services. Provides a range of direct psychological services to youth adjudicated delinquent of felony offenses and committed to the agency by a juvenile court. Conducts trauma informed groups, individual, family, trauma, and crisis counseling sessions; and administers and interprets psychological evaluations of youth at risk of suicide or in need of specialized treatment services. Assists in monitoring the agencys Texas Model of Trauma Informed Corrections treatment program, and reviews and monitors specialized treatment programs. Assists with related in-service training for facility staff. Collaborates with facility administrators, specialized treatment, case management or program specialist staff, parole officers, and contracted staff, as well as halfway house staff. Participates in or leads evaluations of programs in high or medium restriction facilities, or contracted programs. Participates in Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) staffing for youth transitioning into the community and as they exit the agency system. May train, lead, assign, and/or prioritize the work of others. May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per workweek, different shift patterns, be on-call, and travel occasionally. Levels of Work Performed by Career Ladder Level: Program Specialist III: Performs complex (journey-level) work under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Program Specialist IV: Performs highly complex (senior-level) work under limited supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Program Specialist V: Performs advanced (senior-level) work under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Program Specialist VI: Performs highly advanced (senior-level) work under minimal supervision with consider latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Conducts trauma informed psychological evaluations (including stage assessment), suicide risk assessments, and suicide monitoring. Develops behavior modification interventions and other clinical evaluations and incorporates specific recommendations regarding transition and re-entry planning and risk assessment. Participates in Administrative, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings. Conducts individual, group, trauma, and crisis counseling sessions; and facilitates family reintegration services, as appropriate. Participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment (MDT) team; provides clinical consultation relating to assessment (risks), treatment (needs), intervention strategies, and behavioral modifications to members of the MDT team and other staff. Monitors youth receiving treatment by contracted service providers. Contributes to the development, maintenance, and delivery of in-service training for facility staff as it relates to the agencys reha