Specialty Courts Clinical Evaluator

PHMC is proud to be a leader in public health. The Clinical Evaluator conducts behavioral health assessments for Specialty Court participants, develops strong relationships with legal teams, and interacts with legal teams as needed.

SERVICE AREA: Housing & Justice Related Services (HJRS)

PROGRAM: Specialty Courts Clinical Evaluation Unit (CEU)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Apply for funding for each participant's individual treatment needs to multiple funding sources. The appropriate level of care must be derived from and substantiated by the ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine). (ASAM training/certification is preferred. Arrangements for certification can be made within the first 30 days of employment.)
• Be available and accessible for emergency evaluations required by our criminal justice partners within the Special Courts department.
• Be available for coverage in the various Specialty Courts programs when necessary due to vacancies, approved leave, volume, etc.
• Cross-train others in the evaluation and operational process.
• Occasionally appear in court to testify on treatment recommendations.
• Maintain positive working relationships with treatment providers
• Enter accurate data into Forensic Services and CRS database systems.
• Work closely with the various Specialty Court supervisors/coordinators and staff.
• Adhere to evaluation completion within established protocols.
• Meet or exceed the minimum productivity requirements.
• Participate in biweekly supervision with your immediate supervisor.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders.

SKILLS:

• Have a desire to help people and families that suffer from the disease of addiction.
• Good clinical assessment techniques and interviewing skills
• ASAM certification is required or must be obtained within 3 months of hiring
• Work and communicate from a recovery-informed viewpoint.
• Be able to maintain a calm, polite, and respectful composure in an emotionally charged work environment.
• Must be highly organized and be able to perform multiple tasks under strict timelines
• The ability to de-escalate and redirect is a must.
• Develop strong interpersonal relationships with various partners and stakeholders.
• Important: Candidate must possess excellent writing skills, as the reports created by the Specialty Courts department are official documents entered into court record.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral health, social work, psychology, nursing, or a related area required
• 2 years of experience in behavioral health, with at least 1 year as a counselor required.
• ASAM certification is required or must be obtained within 3 months of hire

PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.