DDS Case Officer 1

The candidate will be asked to perform professional, technical, and analytical work involved in the development, evaluation, and promotion of the Dual Disorders Services arm of Community Corrections/State Trial Court division.

This class has non-supervisory responsibilities over employees and/or interns involved in a program or programs for which the incumbent is responsible. This classification receives direction and reports to the Program Manager.

• Perform case officer duties as required which may include conducting assessments utilizing required state assessment tools including, but not limited to, addiction severity index (ASI) and Validated Risk/Needs Assessment upon certification.

• Attend/testify/cover courts.

• Participating in the development and promotion of the program.

• Assist in the development and design of program objectives and content.

• Research and recommends alternative methods of program management to identify possible alternative approaches or evaluate current techniques.

• May review instructional materials, methods, and media for possible use in programs.

• May participate in the dissemination of program information through designing pamphlets, attending conferences, seminars, meetings, etc., in order to promote, publicize and gain support for the program(s).

• Participates in the delivery, evaluation and analysis of programs and services.

• Performs analysis of data to identify aspects of successful program operations.

• May prepare analytical and interpretative reports for management.

• May consult with field experts to ascertain program related information.

• Keeps abreast of current developments and trends.

• Performs specialized services including teaching cognitive behavior curricula.

• May coordinate community resources.

• May recommend placement of clients in specialized programs as needed.

• Performs general administrative duties.

• Keeps accurate records.

• Writes narrative and statistical reports and letters.

• Other assigned duty as directed.

• Applicant must have a Bachelor Degree with two years experience in mental health counseling.

• Employee should demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Employee must exhibit personal integrity, maturity, judgment, and emotional stability suitable to the job.

• Familiarity with Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Abuse Population.

• Familiarity with clinical rating scales.

To apply by fax, send resume to: Davidson County Community Corrections 615-862-8618

Requests for ADA accommodation for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.