Associate Licensed Clinician – Correctional Health Job Application

Overview

Position Title: Associate Licensed Clinician

Company: Maricopa County

Location: Maricopa, AZ, US

Job Description

Are you committed to serving your community and making a difference in the lives of those who need mental health support?  Do you want to use your skills and strengths as a member of a collaborative team?  As a mental health professional, you will support patients in the county jail system.

Responsibilities:

• Performs complex legal work and analysis as it pertains to litigation issues involving the client
• Conducts research and analyzes legal issues using both computerized legal research and hard copy tools
• Handles a broad spectrum of civil claims as assigned by the Practice Group Leaders, including advising government agencies
• Assists the Civil Division with appeals work, including writing and editing appellate court briefs, defending clients at oral argument when scheduled, and helping other attorneys in the office by preparing appeals and arguments
• Drafts various documents, including reports and updates, motions, memorandums, and various other court documents as necessary
• Attends court to present and defend the client at status conferences, oral arguments on motions, in evidentiary hearings and other hearing as set by the court
• Provides risk analyses and status reports to the Practice Group Lead and where appropriate, to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors and clients on all cases/matters assigned
• Responsible for compliance with the continuing legal education requirements and other requirements imposed by the State Bar of Arizona

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field from an accredited program
• One year of behavioral health experience
• A valid, unrestricted license issued by the Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners as a
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
• Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC),
• Licensed Associate Psychologist
• Must complete an MCSO-HR fingerprint background check