Accountability Courts – Clinical Coordinator

SUPERIOR COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY, GEORGIA DEKALB JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 4TH JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT Purpose Of Classification The purpose of this classification is to perform clinical evaluations of participant referrals to assigned court programs. Essential Functions The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Clinical Program Management & Coordination Manages and coordinates the clinical and/or treatment services for the DeKalb County Accountability Courts, which is comprised of a Drug Court, Wellness Court, and a Veterans Treatment Court. Will provide individual counseling for Accountability Court participants and facilitate evidence-based curriculum in group settings. Supervises additional treatment staff and the development of treatment plans, clinical recommendations, and delivery of evidence-based curriculum (T4C, CBI, MRT, etc.) Clinical Supervision & Staff Oversight Manages and coordinates the clinical/treatment services. Conducts clinical and risk evaluations of appropriate referrals and assigns caseloads to treatment staff under his/her supervision. Oversees and evaluates treatment professionals in the case management and treatment of emotional, cognitive, developmental, behavioral, and interpersonal disorders, and substance use disorders. Clinical Assessment & Case Management Provide individual and group treatment sessions. Available to conduct evening groups 2-3 nights per week. Responsible for developing and monitoring individual treatment plans, providing clinical recommendations, and coordinating treatment services. Attends weekly treatment staffing’s, court appearances, etc. Conduct individual and group treatment sessions. Individual & Group Counseling Services. Compliance, Confidentiality & Regulatory Standards Maintains procedures for confidentiality, release of criminal history information, and program adherence to and compliance with established Federal, State, and local standards and guidelines. Assesses program needs and recommends changes to enhance and increase effectiveness. Conduct random drug screens (via same sex observations). On call rotation, as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Work or a related field required. A minimum of five years of experience working in the criminal justice system, social work, therapeutic evaluation, or related field. Prefer direct experience working within an accountability court model, and experience with delivering evidence-based practices. Preference will be given to those who are certified in Thinking for a Change, CBI- SU (University of Cincinnati), Prime Solutions, Seeking Safety, Trauma Recovery and Empowerment Model (TREM), and/or MRT (Moral Recognition Therapy). Specific License Or Certification Required Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license; and must possess and maintain licensure as a LMSW, LCSW, LAPC, LPC. Performance Aptitudes Data Utilization: Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data using established criteria. Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives. Human Interaction Requires the ability to work with others to coordinate the more complex programs and more complex problems associated with the responsibilities of the job. Often represents the department and/or organization when dealing with others. Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions. Verbal Aptitude Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information. Mathematical Aptitude Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs. Functional Reasoning Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems. Situational Reasoning Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable. ADA Compliance Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds). Sensory Requirements Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds, odor, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Environmental Factors Performance of essential functions may require exposure to such adverse environmental conditions as crowded conditions, temperature extremes, strong odors, disease/bodily fluids, or violence. Job Title: Accountability Courts Clinical Coordinator Department: Accountability Courts Job Type: Full Time Job Location: DeKalb County Superior Court Apply for this position Full Name * Email * Phone * Bio * Upload CV/Resume *Allowed Type(s): .pdf, .doc, .docx By using this form you agree with the storage and handling of your data by this website. *