Court Counselor

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Full Time Employee Gainesville, GA, US

This position is responsible for managing a treatment caseload in the Drug Court Program and providing support to the treatment staff. This position requires the ability to conduct evening counseling groups. The incumbent will work directly with individuals diagnosed with substance use or other mental health disorders. The incumbent provides counseling services by facilitating group and individual therapy sessions, record keeping, and oversight of treatment plan progress.

This position works under the supervision of the Drug Court Coordinator.

Facilitates groups and provides individualized counseling sessions for program participants

Utilizes and maintains fidelity to evidenced-based curriculums and modalities for all group and individual therapy

Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of group process and counseling theory/technique as related to mental illness, substance use and developmental disability

Provides psycho-educational instruction in areas such as social skills, communication skills, parenting skills, mental illness management, relapse prevention, and drug and alcohol education

Develops and implements appropriate therapeutic activities and/or programs

Ensures the proper maintenance of caseload files/participant records per agency requirements including:

• Individualized treatment planning
• Program and phase orientation paperwork
• Assessments
• Clinical progress notes
• Client contact notes
• Participant compliance to program requirements
• Crisis interventions and referral processes
• Medical records

Makes appropriate treatment recommendations based on individual need of participant while operating within the boundaries of the court system

Fosters therapeutic alliance with participants while maintaining boundaries and expectations outlined in agency policy

Assists in the collection of data and research as needed to facilitate the most current and effective treatment possible

Conducts initial assessments for individuals referred to program if assigned

Conducts initial program and phase orientations with participants

Disseminates and provides information to the treatment team and participants in team discussion of participants’ goals, objections, motivations, and compliance

Attends weekly status review meetings and court sessions and assists with maintenance of court spreadsheet

Maintains confidentiality of sensitive materials and information as outlined in state and federal regulations including HIPAA and CFR 42 and agency policy;
Upholds ethical code and expectations as outlined by agency policy and professional licensing/accreditation boards, as applicable

Participates in all required trainings and effectively utilizes training materials in current work assignments

Regular and predictable attendance is required

Maintains licensure/accreditation or actively seeks same

Participates in weekly Drug Court status review meetings providing the team with updated information to allow effective court processing of participants.

Creates and maintains accurate files on all participants referred to Drug Court. Tracks all involved participants from beginning involvement to completion/termination accurately. Provides updated information regarding non-compliant offenders to probation services, prosecution, treatment, and judge. Maintains high level of confidentiality in the office as per Federal Laws and Regulations.

Incumbent must perform duties without extensive supervision. Adheres to instructions of the program coordinator.

The work ranges from low/medium level of tasks to providing complex, extensive, and professional work for the Drug Court Program. In addition, the work of this position involves the need for a high degree of time management skills.

The purpose of the work is to help facilitate effective treatment to offenders that will lessen recidivism and promote social success.…