JUVENILE COUNSELOR

Salary : $62,600.00 - $64,725.00 Annually

Location : TX, TX

Job Type : Full-Time

Department : JUVENILE SERVICES DETENTION

Opening Date : 08 / 15 / 2025

Closing Date : 12 / 15 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Central

FLSA : Exempt

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Counseling Supervisor, the Juvenile Counselor will provide counseling services including assessments, individual / group counseling, progress tracking and referrals to the Juveniles of the Detention / Residential and Probation Department.

Essential Functions

• Learn and implement evidenced based treatment modalities that are consistent with the needs of the clients; including differences in educational abilities and ages
• Knowledge and discernment of DSM-IV-TR / DSM-V diagnosis and ability to address needs of clients as identified in Psychological testing results
• Conduct counseling sessions for clients to include individual, family and group counseling. (These sessions will take place at the client's home or school unless it is a group which is held at the department, post program or detention.)
• Contact parents / guardians at least once per week to discuss client's progress (by phone or visit), i.e. status in program, eligibility for visitors, and incidents as informed by staff
• Collaborate and follow up with Placement and Probation Staff members to determine how the client is doing in the program and maybe areas of concern that can be additionally addressed in individual or group therapy
• Maintain and organize a daily record of activities and / or interactions that involve clients and / or parents.
• Participates in individual case discussions that are held for clients
• Contributes content to case plans, exit plans and aftercare contracts
• Knowledge of current community resources to aid in making referrals for clients and / or family members as needed
• Facilitate Client's re-entry from placement / detention back into the home, school and community settings
• Knowledgeable in Case Management techniques and willing to provide case management to all families
• Provide 24-hour crisis intervention to clients as needed, especially to clients voicing suicidal ideation or engaging in suicidal behaviors
• Knowledge of and willingness to continually learn appropriate treatment plan development
• Facilitate continuity of care for clients and their families
• Knowledgeable of all techniques and implementations of engaging families
• Provide regular classes focused on coaching, training and offering resourceful techniques to assist parent's in individual parenting approaches for their child's specific needs
• Regular attendance and timeliness are required

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER : The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION : Required :

SKILLS ~ EXPERIENCE :

Required :

Preferred :

Supplemental Information

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS :

PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS :

HOURS / SPECIAL CONDITIONS : This position may be required to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the facility.

McLennan County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudications in the past seven years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records, and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.

McLennan County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical with an option to open a Health Saving Account (HSA) with a County-paid contribution of $2000 over a year. We offer dental and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), life and long & short term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care accounts. Employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS) with a $2.50 County match for every $1.00 of employee contribution. In addition to these benefits we offer 12 paid holidays and a free gym membership program for health plan participants.

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I am at least 21 years of age or older.

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I have a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology?

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I have a Master's degree counseling license in good standing?

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Do you have a current and Valid Texas driver's license?

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I am a citizen of the United States of America?

Required Question