Counselor Supervisor: Field na Williamson County, TX

About the Department

Reporting directly to Mental Health Services Director, responsible for overseeing mental health clinicians, programs, and services within the Juvenile Services Department.

Position Duties

• Handles and creates work schedules for mental health counselors, temps, and interns for essential coverage
• Provides trainings to mental health staff on new procedures, processes and changes implemented by department heads
• Performs performance reviews, makes and recommends personnel changes within department parameters
• Provides clinical oversite of mental health services, treatment decisions and employee development
• Conducts staff check-ins regarding caseload and development
• Oversees and assists with the training and development of counseling interns 
• Provides staff with necessary trainings on policy and procedures
• Researches assessment tools for possible implementation
• Provides individual, group and family counseling to juvenile residents and their families
• Conducts crisis screening for new residents
• Assists in providing and coordinating community resources based on resident and family needs 
• Participates in identifying and treatment of mental health needs
• Responds to mental health crisis and provides crisis intervention
• Assists in planning and implementation of mental health programs
• Serves as mental health liaison for residents, families and medical professionals
• Supports residents and families with transition and continuity of mental health care 
• Conducts mental health and counseling assessments 
• Creates and maintains all mental health charts and documentation
• Coaches non-mental health personnel on youth mental health issues
• Assists with the training and development of counseling interns 
• Conducts home and school visits to track progress
• Trains Juvenile Services personnel on trauma care
• Provides progress update to mental health professionals 
• Attends all meetings and trainings necessary as needed
• Performs special duties as assigned

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports directly to – Mental Health Services Director
• Direct Reports – Yes 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position involves performing non-violent physical restraint
• Position involves operating motor vehicles
• Position involves participating or leading adventure-based activities

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment
• Contact with persons accused or adjudicated of crimes 
• Exposure to aggressive behavior and bodily fluids of youth with mental health needs
• Regular travel between work sites as required

IRREGULAR HOURS

• Includes regular occurring evening and weekend hours and occasional holiday hours
• Work schedule and on-call schedule assigned 
• Ability to provide crisis intervention 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Position requires 24 hour on-call schedule rotation
• May be deemed as essential personnel in the event of an emergency
• Essential personnel for emergency situations; discretion of department director
• Regular attendance is required

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in behavioral health, counseling or related field (see licensure requirements below) 
• Two (2) years of experience as a licensed mental health practitioner  
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience
• Two (2) years of experience working with youth
• Working knowledge of specific job-related technology

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• One of the following:
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) 
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) 
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) 
  • Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) 
  • Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) 
  • Licensed Sex Offender Therapist Provider (LSOTP)

Required within (30) days of employment

• Valid Texas driver’s license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR and First Aid Certification
• Crisis Prevention Intervention

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Three (3) to Five (5) years of experience as a fully licensed mental health professional 
• Two (2) to Four (4) years of supervisory experience 
• Two (2) to Four (4) years of experience working with youth
• Prior experience working as a clinical supervisor
• Bilingual in Spanish

EMPLOYMENT TESTING 

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal background check: Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
• Drug screening: Yes 
• Physical exam: Yes 
• Psychological exam: No
• Additional: Child Abuse Registry Check, The Diana Screen®

Other Qualifications

A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources.  
 

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).  If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.