Clinician Associate

Posting Date 06/08/26 Application Deadline 06/12/26 Pay Range Min - 1st Quartile - Mid - Max $62,000.00 - $67,875.00 - $73,750.00 - $85,500.00 The expected ENTRY pay range for this position, based on experience and equity within the Judicial Branch is $68,682.00 - $73,750.00. This position is exempt under the FLSA. What We Offer We offer generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays! We have affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, and our employees are entitled to coverage by one of several State-sponsored retirement pension plans, our employee assistance program, and wellness incentives. Additionally, our employees have the option of life insurance, disability, a group legal plan, and pet insurance. Under the current guidelines for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, the Maricopa County Superior Court is a qualifying employer. Therefore, any full time Judicial Branch employee, who meets other eligibility criteria may be eligible for loan forgiveness under this program. Click here to learn more! Job Type Classified – Judicial JMR Department D110 Adult Probation About the Position The Clinician Associate, under the supervision of an independently licensed Clinician, provides clinical assessment services in unique specialty areas for clients with substance use or mental health issues who are involved in the legal system. About The Adult Probation Department: The Adult Probation Department of the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is dedicated to providing a safe, fair and impartial forum for resolving disputes, enhancing access to our services, and providing innovative, evidenced-based practices that improve the safety of our community and ensure the public’s trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch. Join our nationally recognized Adult Probation Department and become part of an award-winning agency of professionals committed to enhancing community safety through service, accountability, and influencing change. Position Qualifications We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications: Education: · Master’s degree in counseling, substance abuse counseling, social work, psychology, or a closely related field Other Requirements: · Licensure by the Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners as a Licensed Associate Addiction Counselor (LAAC), Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Independent Addiction Counselor (LIAC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). · A valid Arizona Driver License. Our Preferred Candidate has: · Bilingual in English/Spanish Knowledge, skills, and abilities: Knowledge of: · Principles, practices and procedures used in professional social work services · Clinical documentation and oversight · ACA best practice standards · AZBBHE rules and statues · AHCCCS funded treatment programs · Community resources Skill in: · Computers and related software · Communicating effectively in both oral and written forms · Motivational Interviewing Ability to: · Establish and maintain working relationships with individuals and community organizations · Identify and utilize community resources · Present ideas clearly and effectively both orally and in writing · Work flexible hours Essential Job Tasks (This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.) Under the supervision of an independently licensed Clinician: · Conducts initial and ongoing assessment of need for substance use treatment and/or other behavioral health needs. · Assessments may be conducted in the office, at the jail or at probation offices · Conducts professional level group and one on one counseling to resolve substance abuse and personal issues, assist family members, and facilitate overall involvement in treatment. · Conducts crisis intervention assessments in prompt manner. · Documents clinical notes in APETS/Techcare providing justification for referral level · If participant is not appropriate for program, ensure proper follow up for clinical needs is relayed to client and documented in APETS · Completes re-assessments after a participant has completed a level of treatment, been absent from treatment, or re-enters the program following a probation violation or jail term · Staffs cases with treatment providers to ensure appropriate coordination of care · Refers participants to ancillary services as needed · Assists with AHCCCS applications as needed · Attends clinical supervision and unit meetings as required · Maintains training standards set forth by the Board of Behavioral Health · Enters each new participant into the Reconnect system, documenting all demographic and historical information related to treatment · Updates treatment screens for participants receiving treatment at an outside agency (treatment completed, treatment in each phase, etc) · Produces informative, concise notes, consistently documenting intake, referral information and obstacles to program participation. · Provides verbal and written communications to probation officers regarding the assessment and/or ongoing progress of probationers in treatment. · Assists in providing or seeking continuing training for the treatment court team and will ensure all new team members receive a treatment court orientation before participating in their first staffing. · Maintains accurate and timely records and documentation for the program. · Completes exit interviews prior to program participants' graduation · Monitors service contracts · Prepares grant requests and associated reports · Makes presentations to judicial leadership, judges and attorneys · Responds to inquiries and requests for information about the program · Updates the participant handbook as needed · Attend staffing and court hearings to advocate for the use of best practices standards related to phase promotions, sanctions and incentives, and clinical guidelines. · Report quarterly and yearly statistics to AOC · Attend AOC quarterly coordinator meetings Working conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to communicate clearly, perceive details of objects that are close by, and maintain various physical positions for extended periods, such as sitting, standing, or walking. The job may involve using hands for tasks such as typing, handling objects, or operating tools, as well as reaching with hands and arms. Occasionally, the employee may be required to move or lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. Additional Information Judicial Branch Human Resources reserves the right to move forward candidates based on the information provided directly on the application. The hiring authority will select the successful candidate based on departmental needs. Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to the midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience, internal equity, and budgetary allowances. All Judicial Branch offers of employment and continued employment are contingent upon passing a thorough background and/or fingerprint check. Applicants must completely and fully answer any questions regarding felony and misdemeanor convictions including any convictions that have been expunged or set aside. Failure to include criminal history information is grounds for termination of an offer and employment. A conviction may not automatically disqualify an applicant. The Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County participates in the State Retirement systems ASRS or PSPRS. As such, mandatory membership for all full-time employees includes payroll deducted contributions consistent with each retirement system's requirements. The current contribution rate for ASRS is 12.27% and the current contribution rate for PSPRS is 5.84% and up for the defined contribution plan and 8.82% for the defined benefit plan. For more information about contributions and benefits of these plans visit or Judicial Branch facilities are located throughout Maricopa County. This position may be reassigned to other locations. Assignments will be made based upon the needs of the department. The Judicial Branch in Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Apply Now! The Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is comprised of Superior Court, Adult Probation and Juvenile Probation, which includes juvenile detention. The Judicial Branch in Maricopa County is the fourth largest trial court system in the nation and, along with its 3,200 employees, is dedicated to providing a safe, fair and impartial forum for resolving disputes, enhancing access to services, and providing innovative, evidence-based practices that improve the safety of the community and ensure the public’s trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch. Our mission is clear and simple: We are dedicated to providing a safe, fair and impartial forum for resolving disputes, enhancing access to our services, and providing innovative, evidence-based practices that improve the safety of our community and ensure the public’s trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch. In pursuit of this mission, our employees are reminded to keep our vision as part of their daily work—committing themselves to excellence and the principles inherent in the Rule of Law… every person, every day, every time. For more information, visit