Job Description

Posting number: 31877

Department: Justice Court - Las Vegas

Division: Court Ed

Job classification: SPECIALTY COURTS SPECIALIST

Posting type: Open

Categories: Court Administration, Legal

Summary

The Clark County Justice Court - Las Vegas is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Specialty Courts Specialist position. This critical role supports the Court’s Specialty Courts by providing comprehensive clinical case management services and direct support to program participants. The ideal candidate is responsible for conducting mental health and substance abuse evaluations for prospective specialty court participants, coordinating individualized treatment plans, and ensuring appropriate referrals to community-based services. The position also maintains detailed program records, compiles and reports data, and works closely with judicial officers, treatment providers, and court staff to support successful participant outcomes. This role requires strong clinical judgment, knowledge of evidence-based practices, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while supporting the Court’s mission to provide structured, therapeutic alternatives for individuals involved in the justice system.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months at either level or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Examples of duties

Education and Experience: Master's Degree in Behavior Sciences or a related field AND two (2) years of full-time experience in the direct provision of substance abuse and/or mental health treatment services.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Working Conditions: Job duties will expose the incumbent to hostile and abusive individuals. May be required to attend meetings, presentations and events outside of normal working hours.

Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License at time of appointment. Must possess a valid license or internship as LCADC, LCSW, LPC or MFT in the State of Nevada.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

Qualifications

• Provides day-to-day case management duties including mental health evaluations, substance abuse evaluations, referrals, treatment compliance monitoring, clinical consultations, reviewing program compliance, writing court reports, and managing defendant non-compliance.
• Provides supervision of LCADC, LCSW, LPC or MFT license interns in the accumulation of clinically supervised hours.
• Appears in court regularly, communicates with the District Attorney's Office, Public Defender's Office and members of the defense bar.
• Provides statistical reports to comply with grant requirements.
• Also responsible for DUI evaluations for the court.
• Gathers information from offenders on substance abuse history, criminal history, family history, occupational/employment status, educational history, medical history, mental health history, and related areas.
• Makes appropriate referrals for mental health services to community providers as needed.
• Administers substance abuse related and mental health screening instruments to offenders.
• Makes recommendations for treatment of offenders to the Court.
• Compiles information from interview and screening instruments into clear and concise reports for judicial system.
• Enters data on computer for purposes of creating reports and maintaining statistical database.
• Enters pertinent client/offender information into computer for communication to the court.
• Assists in developing and implementing program mission, goals, objectives and performance standards.
• Facilitates collaboration between courts, service providers, District Attorney, Public Defender and the Department of Family Services on matters relating to case management, process and procedures.
• Assists in developing written policy and procedures manuals for both adult and juvenile programs.
• Develops automated case management program with tracking and statistical analysis components required by federal grant mandates.
• Produces quarterly and annual statistical and financial reports based on performance objectives and grant requisites.
• Coordinates projects, events or timeline management i.e. Board of County Commissioner Agendas, grant applications, etc. Schedules and prepares agendas and minutes for monthly drug court meetings.
• Audits billing records for accuracy and federal compliance.
• Maintains active profile with drug court vendors; troubleshooting and mediating client, court, and vendor disputes or problems.
• Reports directly to the Specialty Courts Manager.
• Responds to judicial requests for intervention in program matters.
• Attends Court proceedings, staffings, case management sessions, and group therapy sessions intermittently to promote quality service.
• ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the court's services to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer; drives a County or personal motor vehicle in the course of the work.

Supplemental information

Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, strength to lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds, vision to read printed materials and a VDT screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.