Specialty Courts Clinical Evaluator

Responsibilities

• Apply for funding for each participant’s individual treatment needs to multiple funding sources.
• Derive and substantiate the appropriate level of care from ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine).
• Be available and accessible for emergency evaluations required by criminal justice partners within the Special Courts department.
• Occasionally appear in court to testify on treatment recommendations.
• Maintain positive working relationships with treatment providers.
• Enter accurate data into Forensic Services and CRS database systems.
• Work and communicate from a recovery-informed viewpoint.
• De-escalate and redirect in emotionally charged work environments.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health, social work, psychology, nursing, or a related area required.
• At least 2 years of experience in behavioral health, with at least 1 year as a counselor required.
• ASAM certification is required or must be obtained within 3 months of hire.

Skills

• A desire to help people and families that suffer from the disease of addiction.
• Good clinical assessment techniques and interviewing skills.
• The ability to maintain a calm, polite, and respectful composure in an emotionally charged work environment.
• The ability to de-escalate and redirect in emotionally charged work environments.
• The ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships with various partners and stakeholders.