What are the responsibilities and job description for the Juvenile Court Counselor position at Pinal County, AZ?
Job Title: Juvenile Court Counselor
Department: Juvenile Court Services
Location: Florence, AZ 85132
Description
The Juvenile Court Counselor is a professional position in the Superior Court in Pinal County Juvenile Court Services. This role requires appropriate state counselor licensing with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
This position ensures a therapeutic team approach in the care and treatment of Court involved youth and families, serving as a liaison among Juvenile Probation and Juvenile Detention. The Juvenile Court Counselor assists youth in identifying and seeking treatment for underlying mental and physical health conditions that perpetuate delinquent behavior, focusing on progress and recovery.
The individual in this role contributes as an active member of an interdisciplinary team working to provide mental health support to youth and families, aiming to create compelling and long-lasting change. The Juvenile Court Counselor confers with staff from various disciplines regarding ongoing treatment of youth in the community setting as well as detained youth, engaging with youth by listening, offering suggestions, and helping them with perception, self-realization, and self-management in accordance with their objectives and treatment plan goals.
We envision a future where all youth are connected to the community, contributing members of society, and accountable for their behavior. Pinal County Juvenile Court Services employs excellent professional staff, including experienced Clinical Supervisors who can provide supervision toward independent licensure for counselors or social workers.
JOB SUMMARY
The Juvenile Court Counselor is part of a dynamic team within an integrated model of care dedicated to providing adolescents with support and resources that inspire effective long-lasting change. We approach adolescent mental health concerns through a multidisciplinary model that facilitates ongoing communication between members of the care team and provides greater continuity of care.
This is a fast-paced clinical work environment that provides solution-focused counseling, skills-based counseling, substance use counseling, dialectical behavioral therapy, and crisis intervention. Successful candidates enjoy effecting change in others and working both autonomously as well as part of a multidisciplinary team. Clinical Supervision for independent licensure is available.
Hiring Salary Range: The Superior Court in Pinal County values your experience. We review every candidate for a salary offer that is both equitable and applicable to the position range. The salary in this posting represents our hiring salary range. Based upon your direct experience and background, a salary offer will be presented to you within this range. The full range of this position is $57,909 - $89,759.
Why Choose Us? Pinal County and the Superior Court offer amazing benefits, including paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and benefit plans that include hospital coverage, pharmacy, medical, vision, dental, and more. We strive to work hard and reward hard work with our perks and balance.
Essential Duties:
Minimum Requirements:
Must have a degree recognized as acceptable by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (approved curriculum or meets requirements from out of State).
Licenses and Certifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
KSA's (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities):
Work Environment:
Work is performed both inside the confinement of a correctional facility, office setting, and in client homes. May be using a video conferencing platform. May be driving to locations throughout Pinal County in a County-owned vehicle.
Department: Juvenile Court Services
Location: Florence, AZ 85132
Description
The Juvenile Court Counselor is a professional position in the Superior Court in Pinal County Juvenile Court Services. This role requires appropriate state counselor licensing with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
This position ensures a therapeutic team approach in the care and treatment of Court involved youth and families, serving as a liaison among Juvenile Probation and Juvenile Detention. The Juvenile Court Counselor assists youth in identifying and seeking treatment for underlying mental and physical health conditions that perpetuate delinquent behavior, focusing on progress and recovery.
The individual in this role contributes as an active member of an interdisciplinary team working to provide mental health support to youth and families, aiming to create compelling and long-lasting change. The Juvenile Court Counselor confers with staff from various disciplines regarding ongoing treatment of youth in the community setting as well as detained youth, engaging with youth by listening, offering suggestions, and helping them with perception, self-realization, and self-management in accordance with their objectives and treatment plan goals.
We envision a future where all youth are connected to the community, contributing members of society, and accountable for their behavior. Pinal County Juvenile Court Services employs excellent professional staff, including experienced Clinical Supervisors who can provide supervision toward independent licensure for counselors or social workers.
JOB SUMMARY
The Juvenile Court Counselor is part of a dynamic team within an integrated model of care dedicated to providing adolescents with support and resources that inspire effective long-lasting change. We approach adolescent mental health concerns through a multidisciplinary model that facilitates ongoing communication between members of the care team and provides greater continuity of care.
This is a fast-paced clinical work environment that provides solution-focused counseling, skills-based counseling, substance use counseling, dialectical behavioral therapy, and crisis intervention. Successful candidates enjoy effecting change in others and working both autonomously as well as part of a multidisciplinary team. Clinical Supervision for independent licensure is available.
Hiring Salary Range: The Superior Court in Pinal County values your experience. We review every candidate for a salary offer that is both equitable and applicable to the position range. The salary in this posting represents our hiring salary range. Based upon your direct experience and background, a salary offer will be presented to you within this range. The full range of this position is $57,909 - $89,759.
Why Choose Us? Pinal County and the Superior Court offer amazing benefits, including paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and benefit plans that include hospital coverage, pharmacy, medical, vision, dental, and more. We strive to work hard and reward hard work with our perks and balance.
Essential Duties:
- Conducts assessments and evaluations of juveniles and their families involved in the Juvenile Court System.
- Provides individual, family, and group counseling to at-risk youth.
- Formulates treatment plans and evaluates outcomes.
- Participates in Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings and Child Family Team meetings.
- Conducts parenting skills classes.
- Conducts therapy on an individual and group basis.
- Consults with staff and participates in the development and monitoring of individual behavior plans.
- Participates in crisis intervention.
- Provides consultation, education, and training to staff and other groups, including parents and other community members.
- Researches and implements Best Practice treatment modalities.
- Coodinates services with other agencies.
- Maintains written records.
- Prepares and provides educational and informational materials for community distribution.
- Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Requirements:
Must have a degree recognized as acceptable by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (approved curriculum or meets requirements from out of State).
Licenses and Certifications:
- Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW)
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC)
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT)
- Licensed Associate Psychologist
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of experience providing direct therapy to youth ages 8-17
- Independent level of licensure through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
KSA's (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities):
- Knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures used in professional social work services and techniques of psychotherapy and various treatment modalities
- Knowledge of medical terminology relating to mental and behavioral health treatment and substance abuse
- Ability to interview and collect information effectively in multiple settings
- Ability to establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of clients and co-workers
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to audiences of various social, cultural, ethnic, educational, and economic backgrounds
Work Environment:
Work is performed both inside the confinement of a correctional facility, office setting, and in client homes. May be using a video conferencing platform. May be driving to locations throughout Pinal County in a County-owned vehicle.
Salary : $57,909 - $89,759
