Treatment Coordinator

Job Overview

The current opportunity is a Limited Term position, currently funded through August 2027. Under general direction, the Treatment Coordinator provides program coordination and administrative support to Mental Health Diversion Court or other treatment court programs. The Treatment Coordinator serves as a liaison between the Court and partner agencies, coordinates services through providers, and monitors participation and compliance.

Entry or Journey level classification. Incumbents perform professional administrative and other duties within one or more specialized court programs.

• Prepares, compiles, and obtains reports on participant progress and achievement, communicating with medical professionals, and other service providers to ensure completion of necessary release forms, progress reports, and other documentation.
• Facilitates completion of program requirements; locates resources for participants through research and networking activities; and assists in developing contracts with service providers.
• Tracks participant progress; ensures reports and other documentation are available for judicial officers and justice partners as needed.
• Maintains organization of case files and program documentation.
• Attends court sessions and team meetings; provides updates on participant status; coordinates with justice partners.
• Collects and compiles data on program success and participation.
• Supports research on best practices and program development.
• Builds and maintains cooperative relationships with treatment agencies, community organizations and businesses, the Probation Department, District Attorney’s Office, Public Defender’s Office, law enforcement, and County Behavioral Health.
• Provides support to judicial officers and courtroom operations.
• Assists in researching grant opportunities to fund access to service providers and prepare grant proposals.

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree with major coursework in psychology, sociology, social work, criminal justice, public health, or related subjects AND one (1) year relevant work experience in probation, criminal justice, court operations, behavioral health, social work, community organizations, law, or related field.
• Possession of a graduate degree with major coursework in psychology, sociology, social work, criminal justice, public health, or related subjects. Current graduate students in relevant fields, whose schedules permit full-time work, are encouraged to apply.
• Possession of an associate degree and four (4) years relevant experience in probation, criminal justice court operations, behavioral health, social work, community organizations, law, or related field.

Other Requirements:
Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record may be required.

• Court procedures and practices, particularly in the area of diversion or treatment court programs.
• The needs, challenges, and behaviors of justice involved individuals and individuals suffering from mental health and substance use disorders.
• Programs and resources available for mental health, substance abuse, and related issues.
• Microsoft Office programs including basic functions of Outlook, Word, and Excel or similar software, and Court computer systems or case management software.

• Establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with judicial officers, court staff, clients, justice and community partners, medical professionals, and the public.
• Prepare, compile, and organize appropriate casework documentation.
• Navigate healthcare/medical system and community resources.
• Research laws, regulations, and policies on court and healthcare protocols and procedures.
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Compile numerical records of program participation and outcomes and perform simple mathematical calculations.
• Present information to judicial officers and justice partners.
• Schedule meetings, track deadlines, maintain organized records.
• Exercise sound judgement within general policy guidelines.
• Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of information.
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