- Salary
- $55k+/yr
- Location
- Columbiana, AL, AL, US
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
This position reports directly to the office of Shelby County Community Corrections. All inquiries should be directed to 205-669-8965.
Screen potential participants for placement in various S4C Specialty Court programs
Evaluate participant history and develop a clinical diagnostic impression
Act as the liaison between S4C Specialty Courts and substance abuse treatment and mental health treatment providers to facilitate assessments and referrals
Coordinate admissions and compliance for participants with treatment programs
Re-evaluate and have follow-up individual sessions with participants as needed
Provide S4C Specialty Court teams with feedback re: clinical recommendations, progress and status of the participants, including attending team staffing meetings and
court sessions
As a member of the S4C Specialty Court teams, offer insights into the disease of addiction and the philosophy of treatment to increase understanding of each for other drug court team members which are not as familiarized with such
Coordinate S4C participant and alumni support group meetings
Develop and implement group therapy programsUnder certain circumstances conduct ASAM assessments as needed
Maintains confidentiality and professional ethical standards required by state and federal statues, and generally accepted for counseling and social work practice.Attend all specialty court staffings and docketsMaster’s Degree in a mental health related field
Alabama Licensure as LPC or LICSW required
Organized, Self Motivated, Compassionate, Basic Computer Skills, Familiar with the DSM-V and ICD-10 diagnoses, Flexible, Manage Hours Weekly,
Working Environment
- Indoors and outside assignment areas with differing terrain and conditions.
- Must satisfactorily complete employment physical and be capable of performing the essential functions of the position.
- Maintains a valid Alabama driver’s license
- Must be able to operate a vehicle or transport van.