Therapeutic Court Officer Job Everett area,Washington USA,Social Work

Snohomish County District Court Therapeutic Court Position

Snohomish County District Court is seeking an individual with an understanding of best practices in Therapeutic Courts, case management skills, coordination of services experience, and strong communication skills to join our Therapeutic Court team. If you are someone who believes in accountability with compassion and want to assist court-involved people in making positive change in their lives, this may be the position for you!

This is a full-time project position with funding through June 30, 2027. The basic function is to provide evaluation, monitoring, direction, and counseling for individuals participating in the District Court Therapeutic Court Programs.

Job Duties

Statement of essential job duties:

Interviews participants to determine appropriateness for referral and entry into Therapeutic Court Programs; conducts and scores risk and needs assessments to systematically gather participant information that indicates risk of reoffence, targets areas for behavior change, develops case plans based upon the needs of each participant and prepares reports for the court; updates risk assessment documentation as participant makes changes and/or at specific times as required.

Identifies and refers participants to necessary and appropriate Behavioral Health, medical, and/or other forms of assistance, such as housing, transportation, childcare, food, state benefits, Veterans' Benefits, etc., to achieve desired program outcomes.

Conducts regular meetings with court participants to discuss compliance with program requirements, treatment assessments, and treatment requirements; assists participants with engagement, and to achieve program goals.

Resolves crisis situations, monitors participant behavior, and provides referrals to appropriate community resources when necessary; enforces program rules.

Evaluates diagnostic tests; prepares participant reports using information from social services, legal professionals, and agencies; completes required forms, and documents interactions with participants and providers

Provides interim case management to participants who are applying for long-term case management services.

Maintains collaborative relationships with the Therapeutic Court team members, service and treatment providers, and community stakeholders.

Attends weekly Therapeutic Court hearings and team meetings to report on program compliance and recommend responses to participant behavior.

Establishes and updates a reporting structure to identify, track, and monitor participants and the services they receive.

Monitors participant progress in the program, including recreational, education, and/or employment-related activities of participants.

Conducts public relations activities by contacting past program participants to collect data for program evaluation and serves as a liaison between participants and various components of the criminal justice system.

Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge and Abilities

current behavioral health treatment services network in Snohomish County and Washington State
interviewing, diagnostic, and counseling techniques
crisis intervention skills and trauma-informed practices
case management and risk/needs/responsivity principles
individual and group behavior
Washington State courts and justice system
literature, developments, and trends in the social service area
Therapeutic court models and best practices
rules of confidentiality, HIPAA, and 42 CFR Part 2
computer programs, database queries, and usage

administer and evaluate criminogenic and behavioral assessments
attend training as required.
express ideas and recommendations effectively orally and in writing
make presentations to large and small groups
establish and maintain effective work relationships with participants, families, public and private officials, and the public
apply abstract principles, guidelines, and concepts to concrete work situations
demonstrate compassion while maintaining the integrity of the therapeutic court model and best practices
effectively interview, determine appropriate courses of action, and evaluate individual progress in court, office, and/or jail settings
read, interpret, and apply work-related laws, court rules, and policies
maintain confidentiality and ethical standards

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in substance abuse counseling, criminal justice, psychology, sociology, social work or related field; AND two (2) years of experience in a therapeutic court environment involving case assessment, case management, client interviewing, social service delivery; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Knowledge of Behavioral Health disorders preferred. Must pass job-related tests.

Special requirements include completing the Washington State Misdemeanant Probation Counselor Academy per WAC within 12 months of hire date or show proof of completion of the academy upon hire. Applicants must…