Therapeutic Court Officer

Therapeutic Court Officer

Salary

$82,411.20 - $105,180.00 Annually

Location

District Court Everett Division-3000 Rockefeller Ave, Everett, WA

Job Type

Full-Time Project

Job Number

2026-00231

Department

District Court

Division

District Courts Probation

Opening Date

07/24/2026

Closing Date

8/16/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

Snohomish County District Court is seeking an individual with an understanding of best practices in Therapeutic Courts, case management skills, coordination of services experience, and strong communication skills to join our Therapeutic Court team. If you are someone who believes in accountability with compassion and want to assist court-involved people in making positive change in their lives, this may be the position for you!

This is a full-time project position with funding through June 30, 2027.

BASIC FUNCTION

To provide evaluation, monitoring, direction, and counseling for individuals participating in the District Court Therapeutic Court Programs.

Job Duties

STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Interviews participants to determine appropriateness for referral and entry into Therapeutic Court Programs; Conducts and scores risk and needs assessments to systematically gather participant information that indicates risk of reoffence, targets areas for behavior change, develops case plans based upon the needs of each participant and prepares reports for the court; updates risk assessment documentation as participant makes changes and/or at specific times as required.
• Identifies and refers participants to necessary and appropriate Behavioral Health, medical, and/or other forms of assistance, such as housing, transportation, childcare, food, state benefits, Veterans' Benefits, etc., to achieve desired program outcomes.
• Conducts regular meetings with court participants to discuss compliance with program requirements, treatment assessments, and treatment requirements; assists participants with engagement, and to achieve program goals.
• Resolves crisis situations, monitors participant behavior, and provides referrals to appropriate community resources when necessary; enforces program rules.
• Evaluates diagnostic tests; prepares participant reports using information from social services, legal professionals, and agencies; completes required forms, and documents interactions with participants and providers
• Provides interim case management to participants who are applying for long-term case management services.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with the Therapeutic Court team members, service and treatment providers, and community stakeholders.
• Attends weekly Therapeutic Court hearings and team meetings to report on program compliance and recommend responses to participant behavior.
• Establishes and updates a reporting structure to identify, track, and monitor participants and the services they receive.
• Monitors participant progress in the program, including recreational, education, and/or employment-related activities of participants.
• Conducts public relations activities by contacting past program participants to collect data for program evaluation and serves as a liaison between participants and various components of the criminal justice system.
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• current behavioral health treatment services network in Snohomish County and Washington State
• interviewing, diagnostic, and counseling techniques
• crisis intervention skills and trauma-informed practices
• case management and risk/needs/responsivity principles
• individual and group behavior
• Washington State courts and justice system
• literature, developments, and trends in the social service area
• Therapeutic court models and best practices
• rules of confidentiality, HIPAA, and 42 CFR Part 2
• computer programs, database queries, and usage

Ability to:

• administer and evaluate criminogenic and behavioral assessments
• attend training as required.
• express ideas and recommendations effectively orally and in writing
• make presentations to large and small groups
• establish and maintain effective work relationships with participants, families, public and private officials, and the public
• apply abstract principles, guidelines, and concepts to concrete work situations
• demonstrate compassion while maintaining the integrity of the therapeutic court model and best practices
• effectively interview, determine appropriate courses of action, and evaluate individual progress in court, office, and/or jail settings
• read, interpret, and apply work-related laws, court rules, and policies
• maintain confidentiality and ethical standards

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in substance abuse counseling, criminal justice, psychology, sociology, social work or related field; AND two (2) years of experience in a therapeutic court environment involving case assessment, case management, client interviewing, social service delivery; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Knowledge of Behavioral Health disorders preferred.

Must pass job-related tests.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must complete the Washington State Misdemeanant Probation Counselor Academy per WAC 139-10-210 within 12 months of hire date or show proof of completion of the academy upon hire.

Applicants must successfully pass a criminal background investigation, fingerprint background check, and reference verification.

Additional Information

SUPERVISION

General supervision is provided by the Therapeutic Court Program Supervisor with additional direction from the Probation and Community Programs Manager. Work is performed with considerable independence and is reviewed for quality, accuracy, and compliance with established goals and policies.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work is performed primarily in an office environment. Exposure to physical hazards may occur occasionally when contacting hostile participants with potential for violence. The position will require travel and may require occasional work outside the standard workday/week.

For questions about this job posting, please contact Jen Crossen, Deputy Court Administrator, at 360-805-6781

Job offers are contingent on successful completion of employment verification and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

For any questions, reach out to SHR-Talent@snoco.org.

Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.

EEO policy and ADA notice

Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.

Visit www.snohomishcountywa.gov/Benefits to learn more about the following benefits.

County Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement
• Basic Group Term Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Commuting Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Partners for Health Employee Wellness Program
• Leave & Holidays

Voluntary Benefits

• Deferred Compensation 457(b)
• Supplemental Group Term Life Insurance
• Additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Supplemental Individual Insurance Policies

Healthcare Premiums

• Regular full-time employees: If you work 35 or more hours per week, you will pay these monthly premiums for medical insurance. The County pays the monthly premiums for vision, dental, and basic life insurance.
• Regular part-time employees: If you work between 20 and 34 hours per week, you will pay pro-rated monthly premiums for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The Countys contribution toward the premium for an employee in a regular part-time appointment will be pro-rated in an amount equal to the F.T.E. percentage the employee is assigned.

Note: Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. Review the Countys ACA Employer Shared Responsibility Guide to learn more.

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Following are a series of supplemental questions to assess your job-related experience and qualifications. Please note that as part of the screening process, your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general on-line application. The employment history and education detailed in your general on-line application must validate/support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next step of the review selection process, A resume must be submitted, but it will not substitute for the general on-line application or supplemental questions; responses such as "see resume" or "see application" will not be considered. Do you agree to answer each question truthfully and that your responses can be supported by your general on-line application/work history and by your references?

• Yes
• No

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How do you meet the minimum qualifications for this position?

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Are you a current Snohomish County Employee?

• Yes
• No

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Are you an honorably discharged United States Veteran? If yes, you must attach a copy of your DD214?

• Yes
• No

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What experience with or knowledge of therapeutic/treatment court programs do you have?

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Describe your experience coordinating services for clients.

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Describe your experience working with people with neurodivergence, mental illness and/or substance use disorder.

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List three (3) ways in which you can stay informed about community resources available to clients.

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Provide an example of a time when you had to think on your feet, needing to quickly pivot or rearrange a plan due to a sudden change or unforeseen circumstances. What happened, how did you go about changing course and what was the outcome?

Required Question

Employer Snohomish County

Address 3000 Rockefeller Ave M/S 503

Everett, Washington, 98201

Phone (425) 388-3411

Website http://www.snohomishcountywa.gov/2553