Department: Dawson County Treatment Court
Location: Dawsonville, GA 30534
Salary: $55,277.00 Annually/ DOQ
Status: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL 5PM, APRIL 26, 2024

Job Summary:
This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Treatment Court Program and reports directly to the Treatment Services Director. This person is responsible for supervising the Treatment Court staff and interns; providing professional guidance and support to the Treatment Court staff; facilitating community outreach projects; serving on a multi-disciplinary team; conducting substance abuse evaluations on potential Treatment Court participants; making appropriate clinical recommendations based on a client’s individual needs; overseeing residential placements; providing direct oversight to the on-call process; developing and overseeing 12-Step meetings for mandated clients; making appropriate adjustments to the treatment curriculum based on evidenced-based practices that address client needs; providing statistical data for grant reporting; participating in grant applications; and other supervisory responsibilities, as assigned.

Job Requirements:
Applicant must possess a master’s degree in psychology, social work, or an equivalent field with a minimum of five years of experience providing individual and/or group counseling for a caseload of clients with substance abuse issues or co-occurring disorders; Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor preferred. Experience working with the criminal justice population and counseling/case management is necessary. Management experience preferred. Applicant must be familiar with HIPAA and Federal Confidentiality Rule 42CFR regulations; recordkeeping skills including participant records, treatment notes, case plans, budgets, and Excel proficiency including spreadsheet creation and maintenance. Individual must be detail-oriented, work well under pressure and in the fast-paced environment of the courts under limited supervision. Applicant must possess a valid Georgia driver license and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR), and must pass a background check and drug screening as required by Dawson County Government.

If you are unable to complete an application online, applications are available in the County Administration office, or you may print a Dawson County Employment Application which you will find below under supporting documents. Applications may be emailed to DCEmployment@dawsoncountyga.gov, faxed to 706-531-2716, or mailed or delivered to the Dawson County Human Resources Department, 25 Justice Way, Suite 2233, Dawsonville, GA 30534; Monday through Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM. All applications submitted are subject to public disclosure under the Georgia Open Records Act.

Dawson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Work Place.