Therapeutic Courts Case Manager

About the role

The City of Tacoma Municipal Court is seeking a Therapeutic Courts Case Manager to monitor and facilitate services for participants of the Tacoma Municipal Therapeutic Courts providing direct support to Therapeutic Court participants, monitoring compliance with court conditions, and coordinating care with community social service agencies. This is a grant funded position. Tacoma is centrally located just 32 miles south of Seattle and 31 miles north of Olympia, home to the Port of Tacoma, numerous higher education institutions, cultural districts, and offers affordable housing and outdoor recreation.

Responsibilities

• Track and guide clients through program referral, entry, participation, dismissal, and graduation
• Conduct risk-needs assessments, review records, and collaborate with other professionals to determine the behavioral health and psychosocial needs of court participants
• Coordinate referrals to treatment providers, education programs, housing, employment services and other community resources
• Develop and implement a case plan for each participant
• Serve as a liaison between community social service agencies and the court. Report to the court on participant treatment progress and actively participate in team staffing and court hearings
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date and complete records of all participants and collateral contacts. Prepare necessary documents for weekly staff meetings and court hearings
• Present and facilitate staffing meetings and make professional recommendations to the team
• Participate in relevant training on therapeutic court best practices and other related continuing education opportunities
• Actively participate in outreach efforts and other initiatives to support participants, maintain engagement with community agencies, and provide education on therapeutic courts
• Provide comprehensive crisis assessments, safety planning, and connection to relevant community crisis intervention services
• Assist in teambuilding and training new team members

Qualifications

• Minimum Education*: Bachelor's degree in behavioral science, social work or directly related field
• Minimum Experience*: Two (2) years professional, paid on-the-job social services experience; OR one (1) year of professional case management experience in a behavioral health or criminal justice setting utilizing DSM-5 diagnostic frameworks and associated treatment resources
• Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education

Pay

Pay Details: Hourly Rate: $43.95 - $61.87 Annual Salary: $91,416.00 - $128,689.60

Benefits

• Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.
• Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.
• Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.
• Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.
• Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial