Court Counselor - Superior Court (Non-Merit)
About The Position
The Court Counselor develops, implements, and monitors comprehensive plans of care for clients based on assessments, client expectations, and service availability. This role involves initiating and coordinating services, collaborating with clients and their support systems, reviewing and updating care plans, and evaluating service provisions. The counselor will conduct individual and group counseling sessions using evidence-based curricula, potentially working with individuals exhibiting complex behaviors within the criminal justice system. Responsibilities also include maintaining client case files, documenting services, developing treatment plans, coordinating with treatment court staff, attending court proceedings, and staying current with relevant policies and community 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.
- 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.
- May work 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
