Nature of Work
This position is located within the Marshall County Government Probation Office. This position provides comprehensive case management services to adults who are involved with the criminal justice system that have a substance use disorder and/or diagnosed mental illness. Perform other duties as assigned.
Illustrative Examples of Work
· Perform intake interviews with those entering the program.
· Determine needs and formulate a case plan to address both criminogenic and non-criminogenic needs as they present.
· Work with clients to address their court requirements and case plan though in person meetings.
· Make referrals to community mental health agencies, substance abuse treatment agencies and other community resources.
· Work in collaboration with community resources to achieve treatment goals identified for the client.
· Provide weekly reports, both verbal and written to the Treatment Team regarding client progress.
· Collaborate and communicate effectively with the multi-disciplinary treatment team.
· Recommend therapeutic adjustments, sanctions, and incentives to the Treatment Team.
· Manage client files, both electronic and written; including data entry into both state and local databases.
· Conduct visits with clients in the community and at their home.
· Effectively communicate with clients and their support system.
· Liaison between client and their families, community resources, other jurisdictions
· Maintain knowledge of best practices in supervision and treatment of clients diagnosed with mental illness and/or a substance use disorder.
· Engage in ongoing training (both self-led and formal) to better understand the NADCP Best Practice Standards, HIPPA, CFR, mental health disorders and treatment, substance use disorders and treatment, trends in substance abuse, etc. This includes the mandatory attendance of both state and national training courses as directed.
· Performs other related duties as required.
Necessary Requirements of Work
Bachelor’s degree in either criminal justice, psychology, social work or related field, preferred. Court experience and experience working with adults experiencing mental health and substance abuse disorders. Strong organizational, interpersonal and decision-making skills. A combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Knowledge of judicial proceedings
- Knowledge of misdemeanor laws
- Knowledge of treatment options available in our community and surrounding area.
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations.
- Knowledge of drug testing procedures and protocols.
- Ability to manage a large caseload and maintain all documentation required to comply with existing departmental policies.
- Ability to interact successfully with local officials, law enforcement personnel, social service providers, clients, co-workers, and the public.
- Ability to consistently make timely and appropriate decisions in response to situations encountered on the job.
- Ability to prioritize job related activities to meet workload demands and established deadlines.
- Ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheet, and database management software applications.
- Skill in the use of conflict resolution, negotiation, and mediation techniques.
· On-call 24/7
Necessary Special Requirements
- Possession of a valid Tennessee Driver’s License with an F endorsement
- Must pass a criminal background check prior to employment.
Physical Requirements
- This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.
- Work requires balancing, stooping, crouching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
- Hand and finger dexterity are required for grasping, feeling, etc.
- Vocal communication is required for conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.
- Hearing is required to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound.
- Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.
Incumbents are subject to inside and occasional outside environmental conditions, cold, heat, noise, and atmospheric conditions.
The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and is not a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be assigned job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Marshall County is an equal opportunity employer and provider.
Pay: From $22.78 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
