Job Details

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 15920
Department: Children's Assessment Center
Opening Date: 12/01/2025
Closing Date: 4/15/2026 11:59 PM Central
Max Number of Applicants: 200

Position Description
Postdoctoral Fellows are responsible for providing therapy and psychological services at The Children's Assessment Center. Must adhere to APA Ethical Guidelines in performing all job duties.
This is a one-year term beginning August and ending end of September.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts psychological evaluation and testing of children and adults
• Conducts psychotherapy with children and adults
• Supports the training internship program. Provides clinical supervision of Doctoral Interns, participates in all activities related to the training program
• Provides expert testimony in both civil and criminal courts.
• Provides crisis intervention for children and adults.
• Consults with The CAC partner agency personnel.
• Provides community and professional presentations.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary case staffing.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer



If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net

Requirements
Education:

• Ph.D. or Psy.D degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology or School Psychology must be completed by 8/01/2026.

Experience:

• One year of experience working with children is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to provide therapeutic services to victims of child sexual abuse and their families.
• Knowledge of clinical psychopathology and related clinical intervention; knowledge of attachment and child development; knowledge of crisis intervention techniques; ability to communicate well orally and in writing; and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team setting.
• Maintains documentation and meets expectations related to deadlines associated with documentation.
• Ability to foster a hospitable work environment.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently, and also to work collaboratively.
• Experience maintaining professional boundaries.

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

• Experience with victims of child sexual abuse preferred.
• Knowledge and/or training in an evidence-based or trauma informed treatment modality preferred.

General Information
Applications are due by 01/16/2026- APPIC guidelines are being followed.
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Full Time position
• Monday-Friday
• 40 Hours per week

Additional Information:

• This position has a one-year term - August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027.
• CPS and Criminal Background checks performed
• E-Verify upon hire

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• This position is generally in a sedentary role but may at times require the ability to lift files up to 20 pounds.

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

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*

* Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
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 County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
01

Do you have or will you obtain a Ph.D or Psychology degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology or School Psychology that must be completed by 8/01/2026?

• Yes
• No

02

Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs.
03

Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience working with children?(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than one (1) year
• One (1) year but less than two (2) years
• Two (2) years but less than three (3) years
• Three (3) years or more
• I do not have this experience

04

Please provide details about your verifiable experience working with children.Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume"(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilitiesIf you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.
05

Do you have experience with victims of child sexual abuse?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have knowledge and/or training in an evidence-based or trauma informed treatment modality?

• Yes
• No

Required Question