What are the responsibilities and job description for the Juvenile Court Counselor position at Pinal County, AZ?
Salary : $57,909.00 - $73,834.00 Annually
Location : Florence AZ 85132, AZ
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 202600002
Department : Juvenile Court Services
Opening Date : 01 / 07 / 2025
Description
As a professional position in the Superior Court in Pinal County Juvenile Court Services,
this position requires appropriate state counselor licensing with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
The Juvenile Court Counselor ensures a therapeutic team approach in the care and treatment of Court involved youth and families and serves as a liaison among Juvenile Probation and Juvenile Detention. The Juvenile Court Counselor will assist youth in identifying and seeking treatment for underlying mental and physical health conditions that perpetuate delinquent behavior with a focus on progress and recovery. The Juvenile Court Counselor 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 of ongoing treatment of youth in the community setting as well as detained youth. Including engaging with youth by listening, offering suggestions, and helping youth with perception, self-realization, and self-management in accordance with youth's objectives and treatment plan goals.
We envision a future where all youth are connected to the community, contributing members of society, and accountable for their behavior. Pinal County Juvenile Court Services employs excellent professional staff, including experienced Clinical Supervisors who can provide supervision toward independent licensure for counselors or social workers.
JOB SUMMARY
The Juvenile Court Counselor is a part of a dynamic team within an integrated model of care dedicated to providing adolescents with support and resources that will inspire effective long-lasting change. We approach adolescent mental health concerns through a multidisciplinary model that facilitates ongoing communication between members of the care team and provides greater continuity of care.
This is a fast-paced clinical work environment that provides : solution-focused counseling, skills-based counseling, substance use counseling, dialectical behavioral therapy, and crisis intervention. Successful candidates enjoy effecting change in others and working both autonomously as well as part of a multidisciplinary team. Clinical Supervision for independent licensure is available.
HIRING SALARY RANGE
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. The salary in this posting represents our hiring salary range. Based upon your direct experience and background, a salary offer will be presented to you within this range. The full range of this position is $57,909 - $89,759.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process, we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications.
WHY US?
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.
Example of Duties
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 duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description.
TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Conducts assessments and evaluations of juveniles and their families involved in the Juvenile Court System
- Provides individual, family and group counseling to at-risk youth
- Formulates treatment plans and evaluates outcomes
- Participates in Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings and Child Family Team meetings
- Conducts parenting skills classes
- Conducts therapy on an individual and group basis
- Consults with staff and participates in the development and monitoring of individual behavior plans
- Participates in crisis intervention
- Provides consultation, education and training to staff and other groups, including parents and other community members
- Researches and implements Best Practice treatment modalities
- Coordinates services with other agencies
- Maintains written records
- Prepares and provides educational and informational materials for community distribution
- Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information
- Perform other related duties as required
Minimum Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK
We recognize that your time is valuable, so please apply if your degree is recognized as acceptable by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (approved curriculum or meets requirements from out of State).
Please use this link to verify Accredited or Approved programs | Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (azbbhe.us)
Additional Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Supplemental Information
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of :
Skill in :
Ability to :
Under the supervision of an independently licensed Clinician :
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Independent body mobility to stand, walk, bend, and sit for prolonged periods of time and / or drive a vehicle. Manual dexterity to reach, and grasp; manual dexterity to handwrite or use computer keyboard; vision sufficient to see / read; hear and speak to communicate with customers in person and over the phone. May be required to lift up to 50 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed both inside the confinement of a correctional facility, office setting, and in client homes. May be using a video conferencing platform. May be driving to locations throughout Pinal County in a County owned vehicle.
Pinal County offers some of the best benefits in Arizona! We offer a wide range of employee benefits. You can details about our organizations benefit program or you can review the list below :
15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
After Three (3) Years of Service 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
Two Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
Quarterly Wellness Challenges
Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost
Plus, work with an amazing team of people who are committed to making Pinal County a great place for its citizens and its employees (Above listed benefits are in effect as of January 7, 2024)
INSTRUCTIONS : The information you provide on this online supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated along with your application.
All questions must be answered. You are encouraged to respond as specifically and as completely as possible. Attaching or referencing a resume will not be considered responsive. Answers related to specific job experience must be reflected on your application. Incomplete responses, false statements, omission of a material fact and partial information can result in disqualification.
The department will use the email address and phone number listed on your application to contact you for interviews and status notifications.
Do you understand that if you choose to omit, provide incorrect or outdated information you may be omitted from notifications about important steps in the recruitment process, including self-scheduling for interviews?
Please list the provisional licensures you possess through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
Please indicate the number of years of experience you have working in a mental health care system, child welfare system, juvenile probation, court / criminal justice system, or social services agency with a focus on working with families and / or children.
Which of the following best describes the number of years of experience you have working or volunteering with youth ages 8-19?
Have you ever been terminated, discharged, or forced to resign from any position?
If you answered yes to the question above, please name the employer, explain the circumstances and date of occurrence.
If not applicable, type "N / A" in the box below.
The Superior Court in Pinal County conducts an extensive background investigation of criminal history.A criminal conviction does not constitute an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually and based on job requirements. However, felony convictions and some violent misdemeanor convictions may result in disqualification for employment with the Superior Court."Crime" as used in this section means any and all felonies, misdemeanors, and serious driving offenses. "Crime" does not include minor civil traffic offenses."Convicted" means that you have been found guilty by a court or jury, pleaded guilty or no contest to a crime and / or have been sentenced for a crime, whether incarcerated, placed on probation, fined or received a suspended sentence.Do you understand you will be required to pass an extensive background that includes a criminal history check (which may include additional evaluations), in addition to education and employment verification?
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS : In accordance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), the Juvenile Court Services Department shall not hire or promote anyone who may have contact with residents (detained juveniles), who has :
2) been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or
3) been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse.
Please acknowledge you have read and understand the PREA requirements.
If you are applying for preference points, please indicate which category below.
To be awarded preference points, you must upload required supporting documentation such as DD214.
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Salary : $57,909 - $73,834
