Accountability Court Case Manager #2533

Columbia County•Columbia County, GA

About The Position

The Accountability Court Case Manager manages clinical and/or social services activities for participants in the assigned Accountability Court, which may include Treatment and Accountability Court, Felony Drug Court, or Veterans Treatment Court. The role serves as a liaison among participants, treatment providers, social service agencies, and other organizations, providing intensive case management and supporting participants in completing their assigned programs. The Case Manager works with treatment providers to develop integrated mental health and substance use treatment plans tailored to individual needs; manages participant cases and maintains files and records in accordance with the Standards for Georgia Accountability Courts and the Council of Accountability Court Judges; monitors compliance and progress; and reports updates, violations, and clinical recommendations to the court team. The position may conduct assessments, provide evidence-based group therapy and psycho-education, connect participants with treatment and community services, and appear in court to make recommendations. The position also supports program compliance, data collection, training, participant transition after graduation, and referrals for services such as housing, health and life skills, employment readiness, financial management, and education. It requires maintaining strict confidentiality and complying with applicable federal, state, and local laws and county codes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social services, or a related area, and at least two years of experience in a legal, clinical, or case management setting; an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted.
Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge of psychiatric treatments, medication, and co-occurring mental health and substance abuse diagnoses.
Knowledge of counseling theory and techniques, group processes, evaluation, record-keeping systems, and corrections or security procedures.
Knowledge of evidence-based practices in community and residential corrections and applicable laws, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
Skills in interpersonal communication, behavioral observation, interviewing, and vocational assessment.
Ability to maintain and organize records and reports, communicate effectively, exercise independent judgment, perform mathematical calculations, prioritize assignments, use computer applications, and apply regulations and procedures.
Ability to perform the physical activities described for the position, including walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions; exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally; and operate computers, fax machines, scanners, and other office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Supervisory experience.
Licensure or certification in a clinical, substance abuse, or court management field.

Responsibilities

Provide intensive case management and connect participants with treatment, social services, public benefits, and other wrap-around services.
Work with treatment providers to develop integrated mental health and substance use treatment plans based on individual needs.
Manage participant cases and maintain case files and records in accordance with applicable Accountability Court standards.
Supervise participants’ progress toward program completion and monitor compliance with treatment and court requirements.
Conduct initial assessments and evaluate new participants when assigned or when the Court Coordinator is unavailable.
Develop and maintain referral networks and community relationships related to participant treatment.
Attend weekly status review meetings and court sessions, compile participant updates, and report violations, progress, and clinical recommendations.
Develop goals, strategies, and objectives for individual treatment plans.
Conduct evidence-based group therapy and provide psycho-educational instruction, including in areas such as social skills, communication, parenting, mental illness management, and relapse prevention.
Develop and implement appropriate therapeutic activities and programs, addressing issues identified in individualized service plans.
Coordinate treatment for mental illness and substance use disorders and address participants’ adjustment needs at work, home, school, or within the family, as appropriate.
Maintain participant files in the State-approved case management database and assist with collecting required data for compliance and program reporting.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and county codes.
Assist with training and informational sessions for law enforcement, probation officers, attorneys, and others on program requirements and common mental illness issues and signs.
Assess participants’ social-service needs, including health and life skills, housing, job readiness, personal financial management, and education.
Make and document referrals for outside services and provide specialized services or programs as needed.
Maintain ongoing contact with participants and follow up on drug screens, community service, treatment, attendance, medication adherence, and provider reports.
Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive materials and information.
Assist participants in preparing for transition out of the court program after graduation.
Participate in drug and alcohol training and testing to provide proper supervision.
Monitor and document compliance with program and court requirements and provide weekly reports on participant status and progress, including violations, fees, drug screens, community service, courses, evaluations, counseling, and treatment.
Appear in court to make recommendations regarding further action on cases.
Perform other related duties as assigned.