Juvenile Court Adolescent & Family Therapist
Salary
$81,996.00 - $108,605.00 Annually
Location
Cumming, GA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
03594
Department
Juvenile Court
Opening Date
07/15/2026
Closing Date
8/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Position Information
Under general supervision, provides counseling services to juveniles under court jurisdiction and makes recommendations to the Court and necessary referrals to other agencies or professionals.
Essential Functions
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of certain duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Provides individual, family, and group counseling to juveniles and their families; assesses client needs and recommends appropriate treatment options; and conducts psychosocial assessments, evaluations, and treatment planning.
Conducts clinical interviews to establish comprehensive case histories and determine client eligibility for counseling and related programs. Reviews referral case histories to assess presenting needs and identify appropriate levels of care. Collaborates in the development and implementation of individualized treatment modalities. Evaluates client progress in resolving identified problems and achieving defined therapeutic objectives, making modifications to treatment approaches as clinically indicated.
Facilitates referrals to appropriate mental health, substance use, or social service agencies based on comprehensive evaluation of client case histories, presenting circumstances, and identified needs.
Maintains an active caseload of individual and family clients while co-facilitating multi-family group therapy sessions. Provides individual counseling services to court-involved juveniles enrolled at Gateway Academy Alternative School and Forsyth Academy.
Identifies emerging clinical trends within the caseload and develops targeted therapeutic group interventions to address presenting issues, including truancy, substance use, and family-related concerns.
Serves as the primary clinical liaison between Gateway Academy and the Juvenile Court, facilitating communication and coordination of services for court-involved students
Participates in multidisciplinary family team meetings with partnering agencies including the Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS), Forsyth County Schools, the Truancy Panel, and the Student Attendance and School Climate Committee to ensure coordinated service delivery for court-involved youth. Attends court hearings and provides relevant clinical information as required. Maintains active participation in continuing education and professional development activities to fulfill licensure requirements and stay current with evolving clinical practices.
Interprets and applies applicable federal, state, and local regulations, procedures, and guidelines governing the delivery of human services to ensure compliance and best practice standards.
Operates with a high degree of professional autonomy under general supervisory direction, exercising broad clinical discretion and independent initiative in managing complex caseloads and completing work assignments.
Analyzes and interprets conflicting or incomplete clinical and administrative data to inform decision-making regarding long-range goals, priorities, policy interpretation, and case planning. Communicates findings and recommendations through court testimony, written correspondence, and direct consultation with relevant stakeholders.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Recommends and assists in implementing corrective actions related to problem areas in juvenile cases. May supervise and/or train subordinate human services and clinical personnel. Performs other related duties as required.
The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all essential job functions required.
Minimum Qualifications
Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a mental health-related field (e.g., counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, education, or psychology), supplemented by a minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience in counseling, crisis intervention, anger management, mental status examinations, and individual, group, and family therapy. Must hold a current, active license as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW-ACP), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) at the time of hire.
Must maintain a favorable background investigation and clear a pre-employment drug screening. Must possess a valid drivers license. Must demonstrate knowledge of professional mental health counseling practices, adolescent developmental stages, psychiatric diagnoses and psychotropic medications, and safety procedures including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid.
BENEFITS PROVIDED BY FORSYTH COUNTY TO FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES:
Personal Leave Accrual
Personal leave shall be accrued as follows:
0 - 4 Years - 20 days per year - 6.16 hours per pay period
5 - 14 Years - 25 days per year - 7.70 hours per pay period
15+Years - 30 days per year - 9.24 hours per pay period
Observed Holidays
New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving (2), and Christmas (2).
Medical Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers employees a choice of two medical plans offered by Aetna and a plan offered by Kaiser Permanente.
Dental Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers two dental plans from Delta Dental:
Vision Insurance
The vision plan offered by Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is administered by Aetna and will offer office visit copays for exams, as well as copays for lenses, frames, and contacts.
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of basic life insurance for all of its employees. The Board provides term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) protection for each full-time employee. This is a County-paid benefit.
Disability Insurance - Short Term and Long Term
100% paid by Forsyth County. Eligibility begins date of hire.
Short Term Disability - 60% of weekly earnings to a maximum of $1,000.00 a week. Eligibility begins 14 days after an accident or sickness and has a benefit period of 24 weeks.
Long Term Disability - 60% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $5,000.00 a month. Eligibility begins at 26 weeks to coordinate with the end of Short Term benefits and continues 24 months (Own Occupation).
Additional Life Insurance and AD&D
Rates vary based on amount of coverage selected. Additional life insurance may be purchased for employee, spouse, and children.
Retirement Plan (401K)
Fully vested at five years of employment - 20% graduated vesting annually. Eligible to begin contributions immediately upon hire.
Six Months through One Year of County Service
Forsyth County matches your contributions, dollar for dollar, up to 5% of your pay. That's a 100% return on the first 5% of pay you save.
Years One through Five
Forsyth County "seeds" your account with 5% of your pay each year, and matches 100% of what you contribute, up to 5% of your pay.
Years 5 through 10
The County continues its automatic "seed" contribution of 5% of pay, matches up to the first 5% of pay that you contribute, then adds a 50% match up to the next 5%.
After 10 Years of Service
You continue to receive a 100% County match on the first 5% of pay you contribute, and 50% on the next 5% of pay you save. But now, the automatic contribution the County makes to "seed" your account each year increases to 7.5% of your pay.
01
Do you have a Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a mental health-related field (e.g., counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, education, or psychology)?
02
Do you have at least two (2) years of clinical experience in counseling, crisis intervention, anger management, mental status examinations, and individual, group, and family therapy?
03
Do you possess a current, active license as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW-ACP), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
04
If so, which one?
05
Do you have a valid drivers license?
Required Question
Employer Forsyth County
Address 110 East Main Street
Suite 230
Cumming, Georgia, 30040
Phone (770) 781-3088
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/forsyth/default.cfm