Accountability Court Case Manager

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The purpose of this position is to manage the clinical and/or social services activities of participants of the assigned Accountability Court (Treatment and Accountability Court, Felony Drug Court, Veterans Treatment Court) This position acts as liaison with participants and their treatment providers, social service agencies, and other organizations. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing intensive case management services to Court participants;

working with treatment providers to develop a comprehensive treatment plan consisting of integrated mental health and substance use treatment services based upon individual needs; managing the individual cases of Court participants and maintaining case files that capture relevant data in accordance with the Standards for Georgia Accountability Courts and the Council of Accountability Court Judges; supervising participants in their effort to complete their assigned program;

ensuring the participant under the coordinator's supervision are closely monitored for eventual success in the program; and performing additional tasks as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social services or related areas and minimum of two years in a legal, clinical or case management setting required or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills, and abilities for this position.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.
• Licensure or certification in clinical, substance abuse, or court management field preferred.
• Acts as case manager for connecting participants to treatment, social services, public benefits and other wrap-around services. May also provide treatment and other community referrals at the request of judges.
• Conducts initial assessments and completes steps required in evaluating new participants if the Court Coordinator is not available or assigns duty.
• Develops and maintains network of referral and community relations related to the treatment of Court participants.
• Attends and participates in all weekly status review meetings and court sessions and compiles weekly updates on court participants to provide to the court team during the weekly team meeting; reports violations, progress and clinical recommendations for treatment.
• Responsible for developing goals, strategies, and objectives related to the individual treatment plans of Court participants.
• Conducts evidence-based group therapy sessions to meet identified needs of participant population. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of counseling theory and techniques.
• Develops and implements appropriate therapeutic activities and/or programs.
• Addresses issues identified in the individualized service plan and focuses on adjustment problems that occur at the workplace, home, school, or family as appropriate.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the group process and provides psycho-educational instruction in areas such as social skills, communication skills, parenting skills, mental illness management, and relapse prevention.
• Provides coordinated treatment for both mental illness and substance use disorders and possesses…