Recovery Court Clinician #1911 - Recovery Court - Unassigned Division

Hamilton County • Chattanooga, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, with a focus on high-risk individuals, this position provides individual counseling for Recovery Court participants and facilitates evidence-based curriculums in group settings. The role will provide critical client support to justice-involved individuals with a history of substance use. This is a Fair Labor Standards Act defined Exempt Position, meaning employees are paid a salary rather than an hourly wage and are excluded from minimum wage and overtime regulations. Hamilton County Government expects employees in this position to complete assigned work regardless of the hours involved.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work (MSW), counseling, marriage or family therapy, or a related field.
• One (1) year of direct work experience providing group and individual counseling.
• Must be working toward licensure with the State of Tennessee as a LMSW, LCSW, LAPC, LPC, or LMFT.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Prior to operating a County-owned vehicle, all employees are required to complete the HC Defensive Driving course and/or an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) provided at the department level.
• Knowledge of applicable State of Tennessee statutes, rules, administrative orders, policies and procedures, and applicable Federal rules and requirements.
• Knowledge of Hamilton County Policies and Procedures.
• Knowledge of counseling methods, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of the basic principles of clinical documentation and record keeping, case and records management.
• Skill in clinical skills using an evidenced based, trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, gender responsive framework for working with individuals, children, and families.
• Knowledge of chemical dependency diagnosis and treatment, including twelve-step programs.
• Knowledge of programs and resources available for chemical dependency treatment.
• Knowledge of indicators of physical and sexual abuse, psychological problems, substance abuse, and other mental and physical health issues.
• Knowledge of the habits and actions and ability to build rapport with individuals with a history of substance use.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system, counseling techniques, and available system and community resources.
• Skill in engaging clients who may respond negatively to outreach efforts.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with vulnerable and incapacitated persons, other professional agencies, and the public.
• Skill and ability to tactfully communicate with non-voluntary clients in order to establish rapport and gain their confidence, cooperation, and best effort.
• Skill and ability to understand the problems faced by families from all cultural backgrounds and economic levels.
• Skill in effective conflict resolution and negotiation.
• Skill in effective stress and time-management.
• Skill in working independently and in a team environment.
• Skill in organizing, planning, developing, supervising, and managing program/events and prioritizing work with strong problem-solving.
• Skill in practicing cultural sensitivity and emphasizing a safe and respectful environment for all.
• Skill managing upset and/or confrontational participants or family members.
• Skill in building relationships with partners, the community, and clients.
• Skill utilizing verbal and written communication in providing presentations, counseling, educational materials, facilitating meetings, and providing instructions.
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications with proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Skill in exercising good judgment and effective decision-making.
• Skill in delegating and working with a team of peers and interns.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• At least one (1) year of experience working with justice-involved individuals who have substance use disorders.
• Licensure with the State of Tennessee as a LMSW, LCSW, LMFT or LPC.
• Experience and certification(s) in evidenced based curriculums such as Thinking for a Change, Moral Reconation Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for Substance Use, Seeking Safety, etc.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking.

Responsibilities

• Providing substance use treatment and crisis intervention.
• Conducting risk/needs and clinical assessments.
• Providing individual and group counseling support services.
• Making referrals for clients.
• Building rapport with clients.
• Performing community outreach via information and service referral.
• Developing and updating individual treatment plans.
• Maintaining, updating, and managing files, records, and other paperwork associated with individual files.
• Working within a multi-disciplinary recovery court treatment team to monitor participant’s progress throughout the program.
• Attending and participating in Drug Court hearings and staff meetings.
• Arranging for necessary accommodations to be provided during hearings for participants with special needs.
• Coordinating and/or participating in a variety of meetings, conferences, and other related events to receive and convey information.
• Facilitating training and supervision for volunteers and interns.
• Conducting random drug screens.
• Working a varied schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Working with volunteers, community resources, and others as needed to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Work requires managing multiple tasks in a fast paced environment including extensive computer data entry and processing; bending, stooping, walking and/or standing for extended periods of time, and carrying of equipment and supplies weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Work may also involve the potential for physical harm in dealing with defendants and potential exposure to infectious diseases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level