Therapeutic Court Case Manager

Description The Therapeutic Courts Case Manager will provide case management/community supervision to adults assigned to the Franklin County Therapeutic Courts Program. This case load will include veterans accepted into the Veteran's Track of Therapeutic Court. This position requires a person that is highly motivated and that is able to work as a team member.

In addition to community supervision, this position will coordinate treatment, housing, employment, and pro-social activities with adults assigned to the Therapaeutic Courts Program. These programs are designed to assist mentally ill and/or substance use disorder offenders in accessing community resources in lieu of incarceration. The overall goal of the program is to reduce recidivism rates by assisting participants to remain compliant with treatment, continue on a path of stability, and be accountable for their behaviors.

Visibility in the community and significant operations within Franklin County is a key aspect of this position. Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB Coordinates operations of the Therapeutic Court team, which includes judges, defense attorneys, prosecutors, court staff, law enforcement officers, jail staff, and various medical and/or mental health service providers, Veteran's Mentor and Veteran's Community Center, in accordance with established policies and procedures for providing integrated treatment and criminal justice case management to participants with mental illness and/or substance use disorders. Utilizes best practices and engages in trainings in therapeutic courts.

Screening of potential participants for Therapeutic Courts. Maintain detailed records of participant's performance in the program and provide timely reports to staff responsible and involved with Therapeutic Courts. Connects court participants to medically necessary treatment services and coordinates clinical care among treatment providers.

Utilizes a wide range of community programs and services to meet individuals' needs including education, vocational training, family, and specialized programs in behavioral health. Identifies community resources and organizes efforts to provide a full continuum of needed treatment services including mental health and addiction treatment, educational and vocational services, safe and sober housing, ongoing recovery support services, health care, family services and other beneficial community support services. Oversees the collection and recording of criminal history data; maintains database and monitor caseloads, client demographics, and program outcomes.

Must maintain current Washington State Department of Health licensure appropriate for degree(s) and credentials. Performs other related duties as assigned. Contribute meaningfully to meetings convened to review participant progress.

Will report directly to the Therapeutic Court Coordinator Understand and adhere to HIPAA and confidentiality regulations in regard to program participants and their records. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of the principles and practices of management and supervision of participants in the Therapeutic Court Programs. Knowledge in current practices of assessment, counseling, and other treatment procedures for mental illness and substance use disorders, and criminogenic thinking and behavior.

Knowledge of available community resources for individuals with mental health and substance abuse disorders, including how to access necessary resources. Knowledge of the fundamentals of the criminal justice and mental health system, and applicable local, state and federal laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to program areas including services available to target populations. Skill in operating standard office equipment such as Microsoft Office, scanner, calculator and photocopier.

Excellent oral communication skills needed to explain policies and procedures and to work effectively with County Officials, other employees, agencies and the general public using courtesy, tact and good judgment. Ability to conduct mental health, substance use, and criminogenic risk screenings and consultations, assessments, individualized treatment planning, referrals, and behavior management planning of adults with mental illness and/or substance use disorders with the application of diagnostic and counseling principles. Ability to organize, prioritize and coordinate work projects, plans and assignments.

Work effectively in a multi-task environment. Must be internally motivated and take appropriate initiative. Apply good judgment, creativity and logical thinking to obtain potential solutions to problems.

Maintain a positive report, effective communication and constructive working relationships with participants, other employees, and community partners while exhibiting professional demeandor using tact, respect, distraction and assertiveness. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work may be performed in the following environmental conditions: constantly: office, meeting room, courtroom settings and at field locations, treatment facilities and jail. occasionally: exposure to hostile and offensive language from program participants and members of the public. The noise level in the general work environment varies depending on the task and location and can range from usually moderate to high, higher levels while in certain locations, such as in the jail environment.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS May be required to attend meetings or perform duties outside of normal office hours. May be required to drive personal vehicle to meetings outside of the office. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The person in this position must be able to spend the following amount of time in an activity: constantly: sit for extended periods of time, talk or hear; use hands, fingers to handle or feel, or operate equipment. frequently: stand, walk for extended periods of time and drive motor vehicle.

carry or transport items: occasionally: lift or carry items weighing up to 20 pounds. Havethe following vision abilities: have peripheral vision, depth perceptions, the ability to adjust focus and have close vision (1-20 inches) and distance vision (20 feet or more). Typical Qualifications REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's of Arts Degree in social work, counseling, psychology or other related human services fields One year of experience providing mental health assessments/evaluations, diagnosis, treatment, case management, treatment planning and program management OR Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) Credential and three years' experience working in substance use treatment.

DESIRED Preference in hiring is given to qualified veterans in accordance with RCW 41.04.010 and RCW 73.16 Bilingual (Spanish) LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Employment at Franklin County is contingent upon the results of a background check and eligibility for coverage by the County's liability insurance carrier. Depending upon the position, background checks may include personal and professional references, social security verification, education and professional licensing verification, financial history, and criminal history. Valid driver's license if driving a vehicle for County business

Must sign an agreement of permanent confidentiality covering all client-related information. Supplemental Information OTHER DUTIES DISCLAIMER The statements herein describe the principal functions of this job, level of knowledge and skills typically required, scope of responsibility, work requirements, and working conditions, but are not all-inclusive. Individuals may perform other duties and Franklin County, Washington reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties, and assign other duties as necessary, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

Salary : $59,197 - $79,456