Therapeutic Court Officer

Snohomish County • Everett, WA

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

Snohomish County District Court is seeking an individual with an understanding of best practices in Therapeutic Courts, case management skills, coordination of services experience, and strong communication skills to join our Therapeutic Court team. This is a full-time project position with funding through June 30, 2027. The basic function is to provide evaluation, monitoring, direction, and counseling for individuals participating in the District Court Therapeutic Court Programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in substance abuse counseling, criminal justice, psychology, sociology, social work or related field; AND two (2) years of experience in a therapeutic court environment involving case assessment, case management, client interviewing, social service delivery; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
• Must complete the Washington State Misdemeanant Probation Counselor Academy per WAC 139-10-210 within 12 months of hire date or show proof of completion of the academy upon hire.
• Applicants must successfully pass a criminal background investigation, fingerprint background check, and reference verification.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Behavioral Health disorders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interviews participants to determine appropriateness for referral and entry into Therapeutic Court Programs.
• Conducts and scores risk and needs assessments to systematically gather participant information that indicates risk of reoffence, targets areas for behavior change, develops case plans based upon the needs of each participant and prepares reports for the court; updates risk assessment documentation as participant makes changes and/or at specific times as required.
• Identifies and refers participants to necessary and appropriate Behavioral Health, medical, and/or other forms of assistance, such as housing, transportation, childcare, food, state benefits, Veterans’ Benefits, etc., to achieve desired program outcomes.
• Conducts regular meetings with court participants to discuss compliance with program requirements, treatment assessments, and treatment requirements; assists participants with engagement, and to achieve program goals.
• Resolves crisis situations, monitors participant behavior, and provides referrals to appropriate community resources when necessary; enforces program rules.
• Evaluates diagnostic tests; prepares participant reports using information from social services, legal professionals, and agencies; completes required forms, and documents interactions with participants and providers.
• Provides interim case management to participants who are applying for long-term case management services.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with the Therapeutic Court team members, service and treatment providers, and community stakeholders.
• Attends weekly Therapeutic Court hearings and team meetings to report on program compliance and recommend responses to participant behavior.
• Establishes and updates a reporting structure to identify, track, and monitor participants and the services they receive.
• Monitors participant progress in the program, including recreational, education, and/or employment-related activities of participants.
• Conducts public relations activities by contacting past program participants to collect data for program evaluation and serves as a liaison between participants and various components of the criminal justice system.
• Performs related duties as required.

Benefits

• Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity.
• Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.

What This Job Offers

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