The Bexar County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) seeks a highly qualified and compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to provide confidential, specialized mental health services to sworn Deputy Sheriffs, Detention Staff, and non-sworn civilians. This position is critical in supporting the psychological well-being of personnel who face high-stress, trauma-exposed, and demanding work environments. The Licensed Professional Counselor will focusing on prevention, intervention, consultation, and post-critical incident support.

• Provides crisis and individual counseling to sworn Deputy Sheriffs, Detention Staff, and non-sworn civilians
• Aids in decreasing stigma, improving awareness, and assisting the department to adopt early intervention mechanisms to improve the overall mental health and wellness of BCSO personnel and the community.
• Assists in the execution of immediate psychological support services, including psychological first aid, following highly stressful or traumatic events (e.g., use of deadly force, line-of-duty death, significant mass casualty incidents).
• Assists the BCSO Peer Support Team by providing training, triaging peer support referrals, assisting in data collection, and providing mental health expertise
• Assess personnel and make appropriate referrals to external long-term therapy, psychiatric services, addiction treatment programs, or other specialized care providers as needed.
• Documents and maintains progress notes on all counseling sessions; maintains statistical records for reporting purposes
• Develops individual treatment plans
• Provides presentations to staff, local government, non-profit and community service agencies, local school districts, the local business community and the general public when appropriate
• Provides on-call coverage during work hours Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., in clinical emergencies

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in a mental health related field; licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor and has met the qualifications mandated by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors; and at least two (2) years of counseling experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of professional psychological counseling; diagnoses and medications; knowledge of basic individual and group counseling techniques; court protocol; principles of supervisory management; case management; mediation and behavior modification techniques; social services delivery network; residential placement and/or social service agencies
• Knowledge of community service agencies; knowledge of the court system and documents; and public assistance programs
• Ability to deal with hostile or violent individuals; interviewing in crisis situations; teaching counseling management principles; and completing psychological assessments
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; compile and analyze data; manage time effectively; develop, organize, motivate, and effectively utilize staff; respond to questions and complaints; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers, Elected/Appointed Officials, Department/Division Heads, County employees, other government agencies, outside organizations and the public
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
• Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

Working Environment and Physical Demands:
Working conditions are in an office environment
Occasionally moves items weighing up to 20 pounds
Occasionally move about the office
Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
Positions self to perform essential functions
Must be able to remain in a stationary position

Individual Office/Department Conditions:
Tasks and special requirements unique to an individual office or department may be addressed through a separate list of detailed specifications prepared by that office/department and subject to approval by Human Resources and the Civil Service Commission. Office/department specifications may not be more complex nor at a higher level of responsibility than any of those contained in this position description