CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Assessor/Therapy Coordinator
SALARY:
$51,351.57 - $66,418.96
DEPARTMENT:
Community Corrections
Closing Date:
02/16/2024 12:00 a.m.
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt - overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement or Human Resources and Labor Relations Policy
EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under direction, performs assessments of program participants, prepares assessment reports and coordinates referrals for treatment; ensures prompt and complete clinical treatment services and counseling; conducts interviews, coordinates cases with probation, District and Circuit Court, and jail/program staff; gathers data and records and prepares related reports.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conducts assessment interviews and makes assessment reports.
Creates and monitors Individual Treatment Plans for program participants.
Coordinates and monitors treatment and other service delivery items.
Coordinates and monitors ancillary services with judges, staff, Community Corrections, Circuit Court Probation, treatment providers and other agencies.
Prepares case files, maintains records, utilizes case management systems and enters data.
Prepares progress and statistical reports.
Monitors participants, candidates and a comparison group.
Appears at court sessions.
Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.
Performs related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or a related field from an accredited college or university
- A minimum of two (2) years of professional substance abuse therapy, counseling and/or case management experience
Preferred Education and Experience
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or other related field from an accredited college or university
Required Licenses or Certifications
- Current State of Michigan license as required by the discipline to practice in the field
- Certification with the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) or an approved development plan within six months of hire
- Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of:
- Mental health treatment and chemical dependency services
- Court processes and procedures
- Basic concepts of human behavior, specifically related to substance use and criminality
- Job related software including Microsoft Office and other computer programs
- Legal terminology and court procedures
- Court systems, probation departments, law enforcement agencies and their operations
- Of available varying types of treatment facilities and programs available
Skill in:
- Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
- Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
- Effective verbal and written communications
- Assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, reviewing work assignments and time management
- Motivational interviewing techniques
- Implementing intervention methodologies and techniques
- Recognizing substance abuse and/or mental health issues
- Finding appropriate treatment/care centers and making timely referrals to coordinate care
- Maintaining organization and time management
- Managing crisis interventions with clients or treatment agencies
- Training new staff, interns or externs
Ability to:
- Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
- Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred
- Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
- Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
- Work independently
- Meet schedules and deadlines of the work
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions
- Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
- Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
- Manage crisis situations and provide crisis intervention
- Use DSM for diagnosis of mental disorder and monitor levels of appropriate care
- Develop appropriate care plans and treatment services
