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Job Description
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!
Review complete class specification for Counselor/Social Worker here.
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.
Click here to view our benefits summary.
Closing Date/Time: 7/21/2025 5:00 PM Arizona -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Yavapai County
Show moreYavapai County reflects the history of the old west and the future of the new. At Yavapai County Government, we care for our community while building upon our legacy. Guided by our core values of Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration, and Innovation we uphold these values in our everyday endeavors.
Yavapai County is in northcentral Arizona, just north of Phoenix, and is one of the four original Arizona counties formed in 1864. The County, with approximately 246,191 residents, includes eight incorporated towns and cities: Prescott (county seat), Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Jerome, Clarkdale, Sedona, Cottonwood, Camp Verde, and the newest municipality Dewey-Humboldt. The County features some of the most spectacular natural beauty in the American West with a mild climate, four beautiful and distinct seasons, and breathtaking landscapes complete with granite mountains, lakes, and rolling meadows.
As a Yavapai County Government employee, you will have the chance to work in one of 37 unique departments, each providing vital services to our community. From law enforcement and healthcare to public works and environmental protection, there is a wide range of career paths to explore. And with opportunities for advancement and professional growth, you can build a long and rewarding career with us.
We have a workforce of over 1,800 employees who are committed to enhancing the well-being of its residents and cultivating a thriving and vibrant community, making Yavapai County a wonderful place to live, work, and play.
Whether you're just starting your career or looking for a new challenge and aspire to be part of a vibrant team that values each member, we welcome you to join us in furthering our legacy and making a difference in your community. Why… because people matter!
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