OCJ- Problem-Solving Courts Staff Clinical Social Worker or Clinical Professional Counselor - Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois

 

POSITION TITLE: Problem-Solving Courts Staff Clinical Social Worker or Clinical Professional Counselor	PAY GRADE: Grade 20
BUSINESS UNIT: Office of the Chief Judge - Problem-Solving Courts	Salary CAP: $76,194
POSITION CLASSIFICATION:  Exempt	Date Updated: 06/01/2024
	Position Closes: Open until filled

JOB SUMMARY:
This is a full-time, limited duration position funded by Cook County Adult Redeploy Illinois (ARI) grant expected to last 12 months with a possible 12-month renewal if continuation of grant funds are awarded. The Office of the Chief Judge is the lead agency and is seeking a Staff Clinical Social Worker/Clinical Professional Counselor to provide administravie and clinical support to the Problem-Solving Courts Administration team.
OVERVIEW
The Problem-Solving Courts (PSC) Staff Clinical Social Worker/Clinical Professional Counselor will conduct screenings and clinical psychosicial histories evaluations for adults referred to Criminal Division PSC programs located at the George N. Leighton Criminal Court Building. PSC mental health screening and evaluation may include examining health records, observing behavior, as well as the administration of psychological testing instruments and procedures triage and link eligible participants to the to appropriate PSC (i.e. drug court, mental health court, or veterans court). The PSC Staff Clinical Social Worker will work with Cook County Jail Staff to identify jail detainees who have recently received services in the mental health system; assist in linking these detainees with appropriate services inside the jail and referring eligible candidates to the PSC programs.

The PSC Staff Clinical Social Worker/Clinical Professional Counselor will report directly to the Director of Problem Solving Courts with ultimate responsibility to the Presiding Judge of the Criminal Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County.
Essential Functions
With oversight from the Director of Problem-Solving Courts, The PSC Staff Clinical Social Worker/Clinical Professional Counselor will provide consultation to PSC Teams regarding psychological issues for participants and by performing the following duties:

• In-person, on-site, Monday-Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM at the George N. Leighton Criminal Court Building 
• Conduct screening, evaluation, and clinical psychosocial histories in accordance with the DSM-5/DSM-5-TR, for adults referred to Criminal Division PSC.
• Collaboarte as needed with multidisciplinary PSC teams to discuss participants clinical evalautions
• Create personalized treatment plans with PSC participants
• Provides individual and group therapy services to PSC participants
• Provides crisis intervention to PSC participants when needed
• Provide psychoeducational groups based on evidence-based practices to PSC participants that include anger management, parenting skills, others as assigned/needed
• Examine health records, if needed
• Assist in linking current PSC participants or eligible candidates who are in custody with appropriate services inside the jail 
• Provides consultations to PSC staff regarding clinical issues involving participants
• Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff and participants

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & License:The Problem-Solving Courts Staff Clinical Social Worker/Clinical Professional Counselor must have a Master’s degree of social work or forensic psychology from an accredited college or university. Licensure in the State of Illinois as a licensed clinical social worker or a licensed clinical professional counselor is required.

Experience: Minimum of two years of experience in the human services field required; preference to experience working with adults in criminal justice system, court operations, and/or project management.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge/experience in the field of substance abuse treatment and Trauma-Informed Care
• Comprehensive knowledge of the administration and interpretation of psychological assessments
• Ability to make accurate DSM-5/DSM-5TR diagnoses
• Comprehensive knowledge of best clinical practices and treatment
• Demonstrates competent written and verbal communications while having the ability to work independently

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT:

• Letter of interest addressed to Honorable Timothy C. Evans, Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, addressing work experience and the qualifications for this position;
• Application for Employment for the Circuit Court of Cook County;
• Applicant’s current resume
• Letters of recommendation from three professional references.

Late or incomplete application submissions will not be considered. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed to advance through all of the steps in the selection process.

This position requires a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.  Applicants are advised that as a Drug Free Workplace, use of medical or recreational marijuana is prohibited and will disqualify a candidate from employment.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all required screening criteria.

Please apply by filling out the application at our Career Page.

It is the policy of the Office of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.


THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
 

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