Counselor Intern

Pinal County•Az 85132, AZ

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Start Your Career with Purpose While Gaining Valuable Experience Serving Youth and Families in Our Community. The Juvenile Court Intern is an Entry/Trainee level position that works under close supervision. This position is not covered under the Pinal County Merit System. Incumbents in this position serve at the pleasure of their respective Appointing Authority. The employment relationship of incumbents in this position is "at will"; the employee may be terminated at any time, for any reason, with or without cause. The Pinal County Department of Juvenile Court Services provides youth, victims and families with the resources and tools for achieving success through a seamless solution-based continuum of care. We provide public safety under the jurisdiction of the Superior Court and redirect juveniles to become more accountable for their actions. The Juvenile Court Counselor Intern works with and supports treatment staff to ensure a therapeutic team approach in the care and treatment of Court involved youth and families and serves as a liaison among Dependency, Juvenile Probation and Juvenile Detention. The Juvenile Court Counselor Intern, under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional, will assist youth and families in identifying and seeking treatment for underlying mental and physical health conditions that perpetuate negative behavior with a focus on progress and recovery. The Juvenile Court Counselor Intern, under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional, will also provide mental health or behavioral assistance in an individual, group and family dynamic in a Detention or outpatient setting in the community. The individual in this role will contribute as an active member of an interdisciplinary team working to provide mental health support to youth and families with the hope of creating compelling and long-lasting change. The Juvenile Court Counselor will confer with the staff of various disciplines, including the assigned clinical supervisor, on ongoing treatment of youth and their families in the community setting as well as detained youth. Including engaging with youth by listening, offering suggestions, and helping youth and their family with perception, self-realization, and self-management in accordance with youth and family’s objectives and treatment plan goals.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in a MSW program with an accredited School of Social Work OR Must be enrolled in a Master’s Level Counseling Program with an accredited School of Counseling

Responsibilities

Conducts assessments and evaluations of juveniles and their families involved in the Juvenile Court System
Provides individual, family and group counseling to at-risk youth and family
Formulates treatment plans and evaluates outcomes
Participates in Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings, Child Family Team meetings and Adult Recover Team meetings
Conducts parenting skills classes
Conducts therapy on an individual and group basis
Consults with staff and participates in the development and monitoring of individual behavior plans
Participates in crisis intervention
Provides consultation, education and training to staff and other groups, including parents and other community members
Researches and implements Best Practice treatment modalities
Coordinates services with other agencies
Maintains written records
Prepares and provides educational and informational materials for community distribution
Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information
All tasks are completed under the supervision of experienced clinical staff as well as a licensed clinical supervisor
Performs other related duties as required