Family Treatment Specialist

King County•Seattle, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

King County Superior Court is seeking a Family Treatment Specialist to join its Family Treatment Court team. The position connects clients with substance use and mental health treatment, coordinates services throughout dependency cases, and supports parents' participation in the Family Treatment Court program. The specialist screens and assesses participants, makes treatment recommendations and referrals, monitors progress and compliance, and provides case coordination. The role also represents treatment-provider perspectives in court and team meetings and maintains program performance data. The position works remotely and onsite, with the regular onsite location at the Patricia Clark Children and Family Justice Center in Seattle. Work at other facilities, including the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent, may be assigned. The schedule is normally Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for 35 hours per week. This is an exempt position and is not overtime-eligible. Travel throughout King County in a timely manner is required.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work or a related field and two years of case manager experience in a substance use or mental health treatment setting working with individuals with substance use and/or mental health disorders; or a bachelor's degree in social work or a related field and four years of such case manager experience.
At least two years of experience working with multicultural populations.
At least two years of experience in the child dependency field.
Applicants who do not meet the stated minimum qualifications must explain an equivalent combination of education and experience that would enable them to perform the job duties.
Knowledge of King County's substance use and mental health system and resources available to King County residents.
Knowledge of confidentiality requirements related to mental health and substance use information.
Understanding of ASAM levels and DSM V of the American Psychological Association and how to use them in mental health and substance use screenings.
Knowledge of strengths-based assessment techniques and theories.
Demonstrated ability to use motivational interviewing techniques.
Ability to maintain current knowledge of community and social services and referral procedures.
Knowledge of state requirements related to evidence-based treatment programs.
Ability to travel throughout King County in a timely manner.
Finalists must successfully pass criminal background and reference checks.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a courtroom or legal setting.
Certification as a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP).

Responsibilities

Identify, recruit, and orient participants to the Family Treatment Court program.
Provide program-specific information to internal and external customers.
Maintain knowledge of referral methods, schedule intake appointments, obtain client records, make treatment referrals, and obtain client progress reports.
Establish and maintain relationships with substance use and mental health treatment providers.
Determine whether treatment agencies comply with state-mandated evidence-based requirements.
Coordinate treatment placement and access to public benefits, clinical treatment, and other social services.
Work with families using motivational interviewing and other therapeutic techniques to address treatment readiness, progress, and social service needs.
Gather facts, assess clinical concerns, recommend treatment-focused resolutions, and present recommendations to the court.
Screen for neurological conditions and suicidal, homicidal, and domestic violence risk factors.
Recommend court-ordered neuropsychological assessments and trauma treatment, and refer clients for appropriate services.
Develop recovery maintenance plans.
Assist parents in transitioning into treatment and connecting with treatment facilities and other social services.
Monitor parent and participant status, treatment compliance, and progress.
Represent treatment-provider perspectives at court, wraparound, and work team meetings.
Coordinate with public, state, county, and community partners and facilitate client-centered meetings throughout dependency cases.
Explain the Family Treatment Court process and program, and encourage partners to clarify issues and needs.
Manage escalated arguments and dissenting opinions and informally mediate.
Use motivational interviewing to help clients move through stages of change.
Follow up on eligible cases until acceptance into Family Treatment Court, ensure services are accessed, and offer additional assistance as needed.
After entry into Family Treatment Court, review court-ordered services, ensure referrals are made, and minimize barriers to accessing services.
Maintain client files and collect social, mental health, substance use, and criminal histories.
Gather program performance information and maintain databases.
Prepare and present eligible cases for acceptance into Family Treatment Court and participate in client treatment meetings.
Participate in business meetings and perform other duties of a similar nature and level.