TJJD - Program Specialist VI - Health Specialist VI - Mental Health Professional - Staff Wellness (Remote - Statewide) - - TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT
AUSTIN, TX
About the Job
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=00045310
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
HOW TO APPLY
Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms (available at https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers/)
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=00045310tz=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: https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers and can be submitted via email to: HRJobs@TJJD.Texas.gov.
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
Performs highly advanced (senior-level) work. 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 agencys Texas Model of Trauma Informed Corrections. Staff working with this population experience high levels of burnout and stress. This role is pivotal in ensuring staff have the resources to work with this complex population. Program Specialist Mental Health Professional -Staff Wellness is meant to be a key player in enhancing overall staff wellness in line with the Texas Model.
Work involves providing therapy and employee assistance services to TJJD staff, crisis services after/during critical incidents as well as developing and conducting training and engaging in staff wellness campaigns. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment within the limits of applicable statutes, professional ethics, allocated resources, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Remote position with occasional travel. May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per workweek, different shift patterns and be on-call.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides mental health treatment services to TJJD staff members.
Provides emergency and crisis services during critical incidents, large scale events and disasters.
Develops, coordinates, and conducts training for employees, and/or stakeholders.
Adheres to policies and procedures, including those relevant to local licensure/ethical requirements.
Participates in field visits and observes staff; and provides feedback to leadership regarding efforts to improve the mental health, psychological safety, and wellness of staff.
Maintains and reports activity data monthly or as requested.
Identifies areas of needed change and makes recommendations to improve operations.
Travels within the state of Texas as required to achieve position objectives.
Provides advice and counsel by interpreting policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and standards related to the program.
Assists in developing program policies, procedures, standards, and manuals in accordance with program objectives and goals.
May analyze the application of and variations within programs to develop action plans for improving or initiating new programs.
Reports any presence or perception of racial, ethnic, and/or gender disparities.
Performs a variety of related duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.
Performs all duties in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures:
Reports safety hazards and corrects hazards when possible.
Completes required documentation in the event of an accident/injury within requested timeframes.
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies.
Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Masters degree with major course work in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field; and three (3) years of full-time wage-earning experience as a licensed mental health professional;
Required to be licensed in the State of Texas as one of the following:
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Preferred:
Experience working with adolescent offenders in residential settings.
Experience providing treatment to individuals working in high demand systems (i.e., first responders).
Note: Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be from an accredited educational institution.
Pre-employment conditions require acceptable results from mandatory:
pre-employment drug test;
finger printing, criminal records check, and TB testing;
Fitness-for-Duty Assessment which may include both physical and behavior evaluations.
Requirements for Continued Employment:
Obtain and maintain certification in First Aid and CPR.
Failure to maintain required licensure/certification will result in termination of employment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The following physical demands and working conditions are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable ind
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
HOW TO APPLY
Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms (available at https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers/)
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=00045310tz=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: https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers and can be submitted via email to: HRJobs@TJJD.Texas.gov.
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
Performs highly advanced (senior-level) work. 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 agencys Texas Model of Trauma Informed Corrections. Staff working with this population experience high levels of burnout and stress. This role is pivotal in ensuring staff have the resources to work with this complex population. Program Specialist Mental Health Professional -Staff Wellness is meant to be a key player in enhancing overall staff wellness in line with the Texas Model.
Work involves providing therapy and employee assistance services to TJJD staff, crisis services after/during critical incidents as well as developing and conducting training and engaging in staff wellness campaigns. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment within the limits of applicable statutes, professional ethics, allocated resources, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Remote position with occasional travel. May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per workweek, different shift patterns and be on-call.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides mental health treatment services to TJJD staff members.
Provides emergency and crisis services during critical incidents, large scale events and disasters.
Develops, coordinates, and conducts training for employees, and/or stakeholders.
Adheres to policies and procedures, including those relevant to local licensure/ethical requirements.
Participates in field visits and observes staff; and provides feedback to leadership regarding efforts to improve the mental health, psychological safety, and wellness of staff.
Maintains and reports activity data monthly or as requested.
Identifies areas of needed change and makes recommendations to improve operations.
Travels within the state of Texas as required to achieve position objectives.
Provides advice and counsel by interpreting policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and standards related to the program.
Assists in developing program policies, procedures, standards, and manuals in accordance with program objectives and goals.
May analyze the application of and variations within programs to develop action plans for improving or initiating new programs.
Reports any presence or perception of racial, ethnic, and/or gender disparities.
Performs a variety of related duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.
Performs all duties in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures:
Reports safety hazards and corrects hazards when possible.
Completes required documentation in the event of an accident/injury within requested timeframes.
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies.
Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Masters degree with major course work in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field; and three (3) years of full-time wage-earning experience as a licensed mental health professional;
Required to be licensed in the State of Texas as one of the following:
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Preferred:
Experience working with adolescent offenders in residential settings.
Experience providing treatment to individuals working in high demand systems (i.e., first responders).
Note: Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be from an accredited educational institution.
Pre-employment conditions require acceptable results from mandatory:
pre-employment drug test;
finger printing, criminal records check, and TB testing;
Fitness-for-Duty Assessment which may include both physical and behavior evaluations.
Requirements for Continued Employment:
Obtain and maintain certification in First Aid and CPR.
Failure to maintain required licensure/certification will result in termination of employment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The following physical demands and working conditions are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable ind
Source : TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT