Counselor Intern

Counselor Intern

Salary

$15.15 Hourly

Location

Youth Justice Center 1410 E. Diversion Rd Florence, AZ 85132, AZ

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202600462

Department

Juvenile Court Services

Opening Date

10/01/2026

Closing Date

10/18/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

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DESCRIPTION

Start Your Career with Purpose While Gaining Valuable Experience Serving Youth and Families in Our Community.

JOB SUMMARY

The Juvenile Court Intern is Entry/Trainee level position that works under close supervision.

This position is not covered under the Pinal County Merit System. Incumbents in this position serve at the pleasure of their respective Appointing Authority. The employment relationship of incumbents in this position is "at will"; the employee may be terminated at any time, for any reason, with or without cause.

HIRING SALARY RANGE

The Superior Court in Pinal County values your experience. We review every candidate for a salary offer that is both equitable and applicable to the position range. Based upon your direct experience and background, a salary offer will be presented to you within our starting minimum to midpoint of range ($15.15 - $16.78 per hour).

MISSION STATEMENT

Creating positive growth opportunities by implementing programs that empower youth and strengthen families while improving community safety through the use of evidence-based practices.

What We Do

The Pinal County Department of Juvenile Court Services provides youth, victims and families with the resources and tools for achieving success through seamless solution-based continuum of care. We provide public safety under the jurisdiction of the Superior Court and redirect juveniles to become more accountable for their actions.

The Juvenile Court Counselor Intern works with and supports treatment staff to ensure a therapeutic team approach in the care and treatment of Court involved youth and families and serves as a liaison among Dependency, Juvenile Probation and Juvenile Detention. The Juvenile Court Counselor Intern, under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional, will assist youth and families in identifying and seeking treatment for underlying mental and physical health conditions that perpetuate negative behavior with a focus on progress and recovery. The Juvenile Court Counselor Intern, under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional, will also provide mental health or behavioral assistance in an individual, group and family dynamic in a Detention or outpatient setting in the community.

The individual in this role will contribute as an active member of an interdisciplinary team working to provide mental health support to youth and families with the hope of creating compelling and long-lasting change. The Juvenile Court Counselor will confer with the staff of various disciplines, including the assigned clinical supervisor, on ongoing treatment of youth and their families in the community setting as well as detained youth. Including engaging with youth by listening, offering suggestions, and helping youth and their family with perception, self-realization, and self-management in accordance with youth and family's objectives and treatment plan goals.

WHY US?

Pinal County and the Superior Court offer amazing benefits. Who knew there was a workplace that wants to see your wellbeing by providing you with a Sabbatical starting at 5 years of service? Plus paid vacation, sick, and holidays? And benefit plans that include things like hospital coverage, pharmacy, medical, vision, dental... and more! We strive to work hard and reward hard work with our perks and balance. Benefits | Pinal County, AZ

TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this description.

TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Conducts assessments and evaluations of juveniles and their families involved in the Juvenile Court System
• Provides individual, family and group counseling to at-risk youth and family
• Formulates treatment plans and evaluates outcomes
• Participates in Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings, Child Family Team meetings and Adult Recover Team meetings
• Conducts parenting skills classes
• Conducts therapy on an individual and group basis
• Consults with staff and participates in the development and monitoring of individual behavior plans
• Participates in crisis intervention
• Provides consultation, education and training to staff and other groups, including parents and other community members
• Researches and implements Best Practice treatment modalities
• Coordinates services with other agencies
• Maintains written records
• Prepares and provides educational and informational materials for community distribution
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information
• All tasks are completed under the supervision of experienced clinical staff as well as a licensed clinical supervisor

Performs other related duties as required

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be enrolled in a MSW program with an accredited School of Social Work

OR

• Must be enrolled in a Master's Level Counseling Program with an accredited School of Counseling

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is light and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. The work also requires the ability to finger, reach, perform repetitive motion, lift, hear, speak, stand, walk, operate motor vehicles and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a juvenile detention facility, in an office setting and/or the community.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process, we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications.

Working for the Judicial Branch in a safety-sensitive position, you are required to submit to pre-employment examinations that may include but is not limited to: criminal history with fingerprints and driving history, background interview, drug screening, psychological examination, and reference checks.

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INSTRUCTIONS: The information you provide on this online supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated along with your application.

All questions must be answered. You are encouraged to respond as specifically and as completely as possible. Attaching or referencing a resume will not be considered responsive. Answers related to specific job experience must be reflected on your application. Incomplete responses, false statements, omission of a material fact and partial information can result in disqualification.

• Please check the box to indicate you have read and understood the instructions.

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The department will use the email address and phone number listed on your application to contact you for interviews and status notifications.

Do you understand that if you choose to omit, provide incorrect or outdated information you may be omitted from notifications about important steps in the recruitment process, including self-scheduling for interviews?

• Yes
• No

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Please indicate the highest level of education you have completed.

• None
• High School Diploma/GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree/Juris Doctorate
• PhD or equivalent

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NOTICE TO APPLICANTS: In accordance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), the Juvenile Court Services Department shall not hire or promote anyone who may have contact with residents (detained juveniles), who has:

(1) 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;

(2) 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; or

(3) been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged 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.

Please acknowledge you have read and understand the PREA requirements.

• I have read and understand the PREA requirement as noted above.

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The Superior Court in Pinal County conducts an extensive background investigation of criminal history. A criminal conviction does not constitute an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually and based on job requirements. However, felony convictions and some violent misdemeanor convictions may result in disqualification for employment with the Superior Court. "Crime" as used in this section means any and all felonies, misdemeanors, and serious driving offenses. "Crime" does not include minor civil traffic offenses. "Convicted" means that you have been found guilty by a court or jury, pleaded guilty or no contest to a crime and/or have been sentenced for a crime, whether incarcerated, placed on probation, fined or received a suspended sentence. Do you understand you will be required to pass an extensive background that includes a criminal history check (which may include additional evaluations), in addition to education and employment verification?

• Yes
• No

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Based on the job description in this posting, I am able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Yes
• No

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In accordance with Arizona Statute 38-492 (https://www.azleg.gov/ars/38/00492.htm), if you qualify for Veterans Preference Points, indicate below what type and be sure to attach the required documentation of DD-214, Form FL-802, Form SF-15, or Veterans Administration Office equivalent certification (1-800-827-1100 VA Regional Office) accordingly. It is your responsibility to identify type and provide the required documentation if you wish full Preference Point consideration.

• Veteran
• Disabled Veteran
• Spouse of Disabled/Deceased Veteran
• Does not apply

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Employer Pinal County

Department Juvenile Court Services Address 971 N. Jason Lopez Circle, Bldg. A

Florence, Arizona, 85132

Phone 520-866-7065