Counselor Intern

The Juvenile Court Intern is Entry/Trainee level position that works under close supervision.

This position is not covered under the Pinal County Merit System. Incumbents in this position serve at the pleasure of their respective Appointing Authority. The employment relationship of incumbents in this position is "at will"; the employee may be terminated at any time, for any reason, with or without cause.

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. Based upon your direct experience and background, a salary offer will be presented to you within our starting minimum to midpoint of range ($15.15 – $16.78 per hour).

Creating positive growth opportunities by implementing programs that empower youth and strengthen families while improving community safety through the use of evidence-based practices.

The Pinal County Department of Juvenile Court Services provides youth, victims and families with the resources and tools for achieving success through seamless solution-based continuum of care. We provide public safety under the jurisdiction of the Superior Court and redirect juveniles to become more accountable for their actions.

The Juvenile Court Counselor Intern works with and supports treatment staff to ensure a therapeutic team approach in the care and treatment of Court involved youth and families and serves as a liaison among Dependency, Juvenile Probation and Juvenile Detention. The Juvenile Court Counselor Intern, under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional, will assist youth and families in identifying and seeking treatment for underlying mental and physical health conditions that perpetuate negative behavior with a focus on progress and recovery.

The Juvenile Court Counselor Intern, under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional, will also provide mental health or behavioral assistance in an individual, group and family dynamic in a Detention or outpatient setting in the community.

The individual in this role will contribute as an active member of an interdisciplinary team working to provide mental health support to youth and families with the hope of creating compelling and long-lasting change. The Juvenile Court Counselor will confer with the staff of various disciplines, including the assigned clinical supervisor, on ongoing treatment of youth and their families in the community setting as well as detained youth.

Including engaging with youth by listening, offering suggestions, and helping youth and their family with perception, self-realization, and self-management in accordance with youth and family’s objectives and treatment plan goals.

Pinal County and the Superior Court offer amazing benefits. Who knew there was a workplace that wants to see your wellbeing by providing you with a Sabbatical starting at 5 years of service? Plus paid vacation, sick, and holidays? And benefit plans that include things like hospital coverage, pharmacy, medical, vision, dental... and more! We strive to work hard and reward hard work with our perks and balance.

Benefits | Pinal County, AZ

Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform…