Court Counselor - Superior Court (Non-Merit)
About The Position
The Court Counselor position involves developing, implementing, and monitoring comprehensive care plans for clients involved with the criminal justice system. This includes conducting individual and group counseling sessions using evidence-based curricula, working with individuals with mental illness or developmental disabilities, and providing support outside of normal business hours when necessary. The role requires maintaining detailed client case files, documenting services, updating treatment plans, and coordinating with treatment court staff. Responsibilities also include attending court proceedings, staying current on relevant policies and regulations, and maintaining knowledge of community services and resources.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
- Five years experience working within the criminal justice system, addiction counseling, or related field.
- LMSW, LCSW, LAPC, LPC, CADC II, or CAC II required.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working within an accountability court model.
- Experience with delivering evidence-based practices.
Responsibilities
- Develops, implements, and monitors comprehensive plan of care for clients based on assessments, client expectations, and availability of services.
- Initiates/coordinates services and maintains contact with service providers.
- Collaborates with client, family, and informal supports to implement plan.
- Reviews and updates care plans; evaluates service provisions; monitors progress; and adheres to federal, state and agency policies regarding service eligibility and monitoring.
- Conducts individual counseling sessions and facilitates group counseling sessions utilizing evidence-based curriculum.
- Works directly with mentally ill and/or developmentally disabled persons involved with the criminal justice system and provide counseling/therapy to participants requiring complex intervention, including those exhibiting homicidal, suicidal, life-threatening behaviors.
- Facilitates counseling groups and provides assistance to participants outside of normal business hours when needed.
- Maintains client case files in departmental database; documents individual counseling sessions, group sessions, and other services provided to notate client progress.
- Inputs, updates, and changes information as needed.
- Develops and maintains updates individualized treatment plans.
- Audits clinical treatment files.
- Coordinates with treatment court staff to ensure cohesion and collaboration between the team.
- Schedules group coverage and assignments.
- Provides treatment recommendations to staff and court representatives.
- Performs drug screens on participants within program when necessary.
- Attends status review meetings and court proceedings involving client cases.
- Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, regulations, codes, and other regulatory standards related to aging services.
- Maintains awareness of available community services and resources.
- Attends workshops, seminars, and training sessions as appropriate.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
