Accountability Courts – Clinical Coordinator

Purpose Of Classification

The purpose of this classification is to perform clinical evaluations of participant referrals to assigned court programs.

The purpose of this classification is to perform clinical evaluations of participant referrals to assigned court programs.

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Manages and coordinates the clinical and/or treatment services for the DeKalb County Accountability Courts, which is comprised of a Drug Court, Wellness Court, and a Veterans Treatment Court. Will provide individual counseling for Accountability Court participants and facilitate evidence-based curriculum in group settings. Supervises additional treatment staff and the development of treatment plans, clinical recommendations, and delivery of evidence-based curriculum (T4C, CBI, MRT, etc.)

Manages and coordinates the clinical/treatment services. Conducts clinical and risk evaluations of appropriate referrals and assigns caseloads to treatment staff under his/her supervision. Oversees and evaluates treatment professionals in the case management and treatment of emotional, cognitive, developmental, behavioral, and interpersonal disorders, and substance use disorders.

Provide individual and group treatment sessions. Available to conduct evening groups 2-3 nights per week. Responsible for developing and monitoring individual treatment plans, providing clinical recommendations, and coordinating treatment services. Attends weekly treatment staffing’s, court appearances, etc. Conduct individual and group treatment sessions. Individual & Group Counseling Services.

Maintains procedures for confidentiality, release of criminal history information, and program adherence to and compliance with established Federal, State, and local standards and guidelines. Assesses program needs and recommends changes to enhance and increase effectiveness. Conduct random drug screens (via same sex observations). On call rotation, as assigned.

Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Work or a related field required. A minimum of five years of experience working in the criminal justice system, social work, therapeutic evaluation, or related field. Prefer direct experience working within an accountability court model, and experience with delivering evidence-based practices. Preference will be given to those who are certified in Thinking for a Change, CBI- SU (University of Cincinnati), Prime Solutions, Seeking Safety, Trauma Recovery and Empowerment Model (TREM), and/or MRT (Moral Recognition Therapy).

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license; and must possess and maintain licensure as a LMSW, LCSW, LAPC, LPC.

Data Utilization:
Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data using established criteria. Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.

Requires the ability to work with others to coordinate the more complex programs and more complex problems associated with the responsibilities of the job. Often represents the…