| Location | Houston, TX |
Clinician
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Regular Full-time
Job Number
17451
Department
Childrens Assessment Center
Opening Date
10/30/2026
Closing Date
11/30/2026 11:59 PM Central
Max Number of Applicants
150
Position Description
As a member of the Therapy and Psychological Services Department at the CAC, the Clinician has the primary responsibility of conducting trauma-informed Clinical Assessments with a focus on evaluating adverse experiences of child sexual abuse, the impact on functioning, and traumatic symptoms following CAC Forensic Interviews. Clinical Assessments will be completed prior to ongoing therapeutic and psychological services. Additional duties may include providing brief therapeutic interventions to address variety of complex presentations in children who have disclosed child sexual abuse, exploitation, or severe child maltreatment and offer support to their caregivers. Clinicians will be trained to interview and assess children and their caregivers in a supportive, child-friendly, and trauma-informed way.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct trauma-informed clinical assessments and refer to ongoing therapy services.
Assess level of trauma, family dynamics, behavioral concerns, and age-appropriate language.
Attend trainings on assessment and brief interventions of child sexual abuse.
Attend triage meetings and multidisciplinary case staffing to discuss assessments.-Participate in peer review and stay up to date on current literature to maintain a high level of assessment skills.
As needs arise and training permits, serve as support for resource building for clients and caregivers.
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:
Experience:
Licensure:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Working knowledge of the dynamics of sexual abuse and trauma.
A hospitable disposition, skill in public relations, and a patient, objective, non-judgmental attitude.
Strong organization skills, reliability, computer skills, flexibility, and ability to work independently and on a team.
Ability to assess age-appropriate language, verbal and non-verbal communication, and exceptional recall abilities.
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
Language:
Training/Experience:
Demonstrated training and experience with child maltreatment, the child welfare system or child advocacy centers (preferred)
Demonstrated training and experience conducting assessments of children (preferred)
General Information
Hours:
Regular Full-Time position
Monday-Friday
40 Hours per week
Additional Information:
Required to pass CPS and Criminal Background Check
E-Verify 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.
HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Retirement Savings Benefit
The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the Countys behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
www.benefitsathctx.com
01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position? Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.
02
If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best describes your major?
03
Do you have any professional certifications and/or licensures? Please select all that apply:
04
Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience working with child sexual abuse, child maltreatment, or trauma-related populations? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your applications employment history)
05
Please provide details about your verifiable experience working with child sexual abuse, child maltreatment, or trauma-related populations. Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your applications employment history) If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.
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Do you have training and experience with child maltreatment, the child welfare system or child advocacy centers?
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Do you have training and experience conducting assessments of children?
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Are you bilingual in English and Spanish? If yes, do you consider yourself fluent?
Required Question
Employer Harris County
Address 1111 Fannin St
Ste. 600
Houston, Texas, 77002
Phone 713-274-5445
Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx