About This Position
Who are we? Austin Community Court is a problem-solving court established in 1999 and was the first community court in Texas and the seventh in the United States. The mission of Austin Community Court is to empower people to thrive by providing impartial justice and compassionate community-based services.
Purpose:
Under general supervision, this position provides assessment and case management to targeted clientele.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Conducts screening and assessment to determine diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, conditions, and addictions; implements and reviews individual treatment plans based on best practice.
Assists client in the stabilization of bio-psychosocial functioning.
Provides individual therapy.
Provides case management, keeps up-to-date documentation, compiles data and informational reports, and prepares cost estimates.
Refers citizens to appropriate agency or program.
Records data on appropriate form and/or log.
Attends meetings and/or seminars.
Maintains safety and security of self, others, and facility.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
None.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of available resources in Austin for persons with multiple concerns including homelessness, substance abuse, and mental health.
Knowledge of DSM-5.
Skill in working with criminal offenders.
Skill in assessment JB1 and diagnosis.
Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
Skill in negotiation with other social service programs.
Skill in obtaining services for clients.
Skill in the application of casework principles.
Skill in the process of interviewing and counseling.
Skill in prioritizing tasks according to their criticality.
Skill in operating a computer.
Ability to work with hard-to-reach populations.
Ability to be creative in developing treatment options.
Ability to assess clients for mental health, substance abuse, and medical needs.
Ability to engage clients and develop rapport.
Ability to maintain strong boundaries with challenging clients.
Ability to work well under pressure with multiple tasks.
Ability to work as a team player.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation with a master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
Valid Driver License.
Must possess at least one of the following:
Psychologist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Licensed Professional Counselor-I (LPC-I)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Must maintain licensure during employment.
An LMSW or LPC-I must submit a supervision plan to their respective state board within ninety (90) days of employment working towards their LCSW or LPC licensure.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with adult homeless population.
Experience working with clients with significant mental health issues in a clinical setting.
Experience working with clients with substance abuse issues in a clinical setting.
Experience working in a criminal justice setting.
REQUIREMENT: Please note a resume attachment is required for consideration to this position, please ensure to attach a resume before submitting your application.
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.
Employment Application:
The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
Detailed, complete Employment Application is required to help better evaluate the applicant’s qualifications – minimum and preferred as noted on the job posting. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
You must use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.
Employment history dates must include month and year.
Verification of employment history dates on resume should match online Employment Application.
Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your employment application, not your resume or cover letter.
Please note that Austin Municipal Court may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement.
Department:
Austin Community Court
Location:
505 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX 78704
Pay Range:
$60,030 - $74,140.00 annually
Days and Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Monday-Friday
If you are selected as a top candidate:
CBI:
Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions. Please Click here to find more information.
Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.
Driving Requirement- This position requires a Valid Driver's License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin's Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.
Important Note to Applicants:
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.
We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.
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