Clinical Evaluator

Job Summary:

This position conducts clinical interviews and assessments for individuals referred to accountability court programs through Treatment Services. The incumbent serves as the initial point of contact for referring agencies, documents referrals, schedules evaluations, administers and scores assessment tools, completes clinical interviews and documentation, secures required releases of information, gathers supporting records, and presents cases for program assignment. Evaluations may be conducted at the Hall County Detention Center, Treatment Services office, Hall County Courthouse, or other designated locations.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Conducts clinical assessments for individuals referred to accountability court programs

  Administers and scores assessment tools, including but not limited to:

  • Level of Service-Case Management Inventory - Revised (LS-CMI)
  • Texas Christian University Drug Screen V (TCUD-V)
  • Texas Christian University Criminal Thinking Scales (TCU CTS)
  • Addiction Severity Index (ASI)
  • Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI)
  • Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT)
  • Beck Depression Inventory and other diagnostic tools
  • Clinical interviews
  • Maintains accurate, comprehensive clinical notations and documentation

    Makes program placement recommendations based on clinical needs

  • Prepares referral files and ensures all documentation and required releases of information are completed
  • Tracks all referrals in assigned database and maintains records for review
  • Follows up with ancillary providers to obtain clinical diagnoses, treatment records, and medication information
  • Assists in data collection as assigned
  • Attends weekly referral meetings and presents detailed clinical information and program recommendations
  • Attends status review meetings and court sessions as scheduled
  • Assists with drug screen collection as needed
  • Maintains regular and predictable attendance
  • Performs other related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Education and Experience

  • Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Sociology, Social Work, or a related field required.

    Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Addictions Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist preferred

  • Three years of experience conducting clinical assessments and utilizing diagnostic tools “preferred”.
  • Experience providing therapeutic services to individuals with substance use and mental health disorders.
  • Experience working with the criminal justice population preferred.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced court environment with limited supervision

    Must be familiar with HIPAA and Federal Confidentiality Rule 42 CFR regulations

  Licenses and Certifications

  • Must maintain all professionally related certifications
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist “preferred”.

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • County organizational structure and Treatment Services operations
  • Mental health and substance use disorders
  • ASAM placement criteria and DSM-V diagnostic standards
  • Clinical assessment tools and diagnostic criteria
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to prepare detailed clinical documentation
  • Proficiency in operating personal computers and related software applications
  • Ability to develop and maintain positive customer relations
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners
  • Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
  Work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

ADA Minimum Qualifications:

• Physical Ability

  Essential functions continuously require the ability to remain in a stationary position; operate a computer and office machinery; think analytically; handle stress; concentrate; remember details; observe; make decisions; adjust to change; direct others; meet deadlines; stay organized; use math/calculations; and type. Functions frequently require moving about the office and transporting items up to 10 lbs.

  Functions occasionally require bending, twisting, reaching overhead, pushing/pulling, and repetitive use of hands, arms, or legs. Incumbents may be required to be on-call and work irregular hours.

  Sensory Requirements

  Essential functions require effective verbal and written communication and hand-eye coordination for equipment use.

  Environmental Factors

  Essential functions require the ability to work independently or with others in an office or court-related environment.