Forensic Family Clinician

In addition to wages, retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision benefits, the Court offers generous vacation time and has an extensive holiday schedule that includes paid end-of-year shut down. Additionally, employees of the Court may be eligible for forgiveness of their student loans under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. More importantly, if you are service-oriented and have an interest in work that is closely connected to the community, employees of the Third Judicial Circuit of Michigan are rewarded with the satisfaction of participating in the provision of justice in Michigan's largest, most populous county.

SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the unit supervisor, this position, assists the Court in resolving domestic relations disputes by providing psycho-social assessments and/or mediation services; provides families involved in domestic relations disputes with alternative dispute resolution and evaluations concerning child support, custody, parenting time, and other family issues in accordance with State and Federal law; provides assessment and psychotherapeutic services, to children, families, and adults involved with the Juvenile Court. Employees in this title are expected to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develops and provides evaluative services to jurists through parental involvement, assessments/mediation, and collateral contacts.
• Provides strength-based treatment planning and therapy services via outpatient therapy for competency restoration and sex offender programing.
• Supervises graduate level students (interns) as necessary; and serves as an administrative backup to the unit supervisor.
• Assists with planning, development, and the implementation of programs and procedures.
• Assess litigants and children to provide recommendations to the Court regarding child support, and the custody, change of domicile, and parenting time of children.
• Assess children and parents to provide recommendations to the Court regarding the best interest of children in protective hearings and adoption matters.
• Assess youth to provide recommendations to the Court regarding delinquency matters, utilizing a risk and needs assessment, mental health screener and matrix.
• Provides expert testimony to the Court as requested/needed.
• Ensures that documentation requirements of case activities are met by maintaining current case and statistical records, including as applicable complying with all Court, Clinic, Community Mental Health, Medicaid and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) standards.
• Generates documents and correspondence, including composition, proofreading, and checking work for accuracy.
• Provides youths and families with referrals to professionals and resources that assist with treatment. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree or higher Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Counseling, from an accredited college or university.
• One (1) year of post-graduate experience providing therapeutic services assessments and/or mediation services for children and families (may include legal conflicts regarding child custody and/or parenting time).
• Current Michigan Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or Limited Licensed Master Social Worker (LLMSW), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC), all of which must be in good standing.
• Proficient using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and relevant software and systems.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce positive results.
• Ability to ask and answer questions and to explain Court procedures to internal and external customers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas with internal and external customers in plain language that they can understand.
• Ability to deal calmly and effectively in high stress situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, employees, officials and external contacts.
• Ability to interact with those from various backgrounds; to identify and understand the speech of another person.
• Ability to meet and interact with the public and deal courteously and effectively with their questions or problems, seeking assistance when needed.
• Ability to operate office equipment.
• Ability to perform psychological testing concerning children, adolescents, and adults.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions and to request clarification when needed.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Broad knowledge of community resources.
• Excellent communication skills for preparing reports and recommendations.
• Skill in managing one’s own time.
• Working knowledge of Court processes and procedures.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Normally a typical customer service office environment with minimal exposure to excessive noise.
• Some assignments must be performed in a field environment and/or detention facility.
• Employees in this title may encounter individuals who may be under duress.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time to perform job functions.
• Ability to detect, create, and interpret documents.
• Operate a computer and other office machinery, items, or equipment.
• Position self to move from one place to another.
• Communicate with clients, co-workers, and others.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidates considered for placement in this job title will be subject to a criminal and/or IV-D background investigation and subsequent fingerprinting every five years.
• Current Michigan Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or Limited Licensed Master Social Worker (LLMSW), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC), all of which must be in good standing.
• In certain assignments, the candidate must be qualified as a mediator under MCR 3.216 or become qualified as a mediator under MCR 3.216 within six (6) months of assignment.
• In certain assignments must attend training and pass the exam for qualified forensic juvenile mental health professionals within six (6) months of hire per MCL 712A.1(o).
• Must possess (at time of application) and maintain a valid Michigan driver’s license, no fault insurance and access to a vehicle to use in the performance of assigned duties.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the title. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description. Specific job duties vary from position to position.

** AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER **

The Diversity and Inclusion Mission Statement:

“We appreciate our common connection and respect our diverse and unique human experiences. We move forward as an inclusive organization as we provide accessible and equal justice.

The Diversity and Inclusion Vision:

Diversity is inclusive. It encompasses, among other things, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, nationality, language, age, disability, marital status, parental status, military status, geographic origin and socioeconomic background.

Diversity creates greater trust and confidence in the court system and its administration of justice. It enables us to better provide exemplary public service and programs. The different perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, talents and interests of judges and employees in our four divisions allow us to be a national leader in Court performance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The Court is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified individuals on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, color, national origin, handicap/disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, height, weight or any other legally protected status. The prohibition against employment discrimination may extend to conduct that employees are subjected to from vendors, contractors, customers, or others who enter the workplace. Unlawful discrimination may include, but is not limited to, employment actions related to recruitment, examination, transfer, appointment, training, promotion, or the administration of employee benefits. The Court is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws that pertain to employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $51,351.00 - $70,502.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• What current Michigan License/s do you have in this field?

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• post-graduate therapeutic/mediation services & assessments: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Detroit, MI 48226: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $51,351 - $70,502