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Counselor/Social Worker - Juvenile Probation (Prescott)
2025-07-10 Yavapai County, AZ Prescott,AZ
Description:
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in a behavioral science field, including, but not limited to, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, Counseling, and/or Social Work.
Experience:
A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience as a counselor working with teens, adults, and families dealing with mental illness, substance abuse, and behavioral issues.
Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license.
JUVENILE PROBATION
U.S. citizen or have legal resident status.
Must be a minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age.
Must successfully pass an extensive background investigation, fingerprinting, criminal history check, psychological examination, urinalysis screening for illicit drugs and driving records check through the Motor Vehicles Division.
May be required to successfully pass a polygraph examination, physical examination, and/or credit check.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to
Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:
• 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
ELECTIVE COVERAGE
• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
PLEASE NOTE
• Part-Time, Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
• Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
• Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.
01
Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in a behavioral science field, including, but not limited to, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, Counseling, and/or Social Work?
02
Do you have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience as a counselor working with teens, adults, and families dealing with mental illness, substance abuse, and behavioral issues?
03
Are you at least 21 years of age?
04
In an effort to comply with the Department of Justice Standards for Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), you will be required to answer the following questions:Have you engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution (as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997)?
05
Have you been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?
06
Have you been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the previous question?
Required Question
Salary: $25.74 - $32.82 Hourly
Location : Prescott, AZ
Job Type: Full Time - Non Exempt
Job Number: 202500224
Department: Juvenile Probation
Opening Date: 07/08/2025
Closing Date: 7/21/2025 5:00 PM Arizona
Role
Join our Team as a Counselor/Social Worker with Juvenile Probation!
Yavapai County Juvenile Probation is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Counselor/Social Worker to provide critical mental health consultation and case management services to youth involved in the juvenile justice system. This key role plays a vital part in supporting positive behavioral change, promoting emotional well-being, and connecting youth and their families with community-based services. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in young lives through therapeutic support and collaborative care, we encourage you to APPLY today!
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Major Duties, Responsibilities
- Advocates for families regarding mental health issues including making appropriate referrals to community based mental health providers.
- Provides crisis intervention and brief counseling services to clients until community services can begin.
- Provides consultation and training to staff regarding mental health.
- Conducts social/emotional assessments, provides assessments, and service coordination/case management as appropriate.
- Partners with community mental health services through participation in coalitions and develops a comprehensive network of community resources/providers.
- Manages caseload and balances responsibilities of multiple programs.
- Advocates for the development and remains knowledgeable about resources within the community.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in a behavioral science field, including, but not limited to, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, Counseling, and/or Social Work.
Experience:
A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience as a counselor working with teens, adults, and families dealing with mental illness, substance abuse, and behavioral issues.
Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license.
JUVENILE PROBATION
U.S. citizen or have legal resident status.
Must be a minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age.
Must successfully pass an extensive background investigation, fingerprinting, criminal history check, psychological examination, urinalysis screening for illicit drugs and driving records check through the Motor Vehicles Division.
May be required to successfully pass a polygraph examination, physical examination, and/or credit check.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to
Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:
• 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
ELECTIVE COVERAGE
• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
PLEASE NOTE
• Part-Time, Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
• Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
• Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.
01
Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in a behavioral science field, including, but not limited to, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, Counseling, and/or Social Work?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience as a counselor working with teens, adults, and families dealing with mental illness, substance abuse, and behavioral issues?
- Yes
- No
03
Are you at least 21 years of age?
- Yes
- No
04
In an effort to comply with the Department of Justice Standards for Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), you will be required to answer the following questions:Have you engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution (as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997)?
- Yes
- No
05
Have you been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?
- Yes
- No
06
Have you been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the previous question?
- Yes
- No
Required Question