Clinical Therapist - Domestic Violence (DV) & DUI

*$1500 Sign-On Bonus after 90 day of employment!*

The Domestic Violence (DV) & DUI Clinician is responsible for providing specialized intervention services, including court-ordered domestic violence and DUI education and treatment services. This role includes facilitating structured group interventions and providing individual services for court-involved and referred clients.

The DV component of this position focuses on delivering an evidence-based domestic violence intervention curriculum that emphasizes accountability, victim safety, and behavior change in alignment with Arizona Code of Judicial Administration (ACJA) 5-209 and expectations of the Domestic Violence Court and community partners, including Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse.

The DUI component includes providing screening, education, and/or treatment services in accordance with ADHS and ADOT requirements, ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards.

This position will play a key role in supporting the development and implementation of both service lines and may evolve into a program leadership or supervisory role as services expand.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Domestic Violence (DV) Services

• Facilitate domestic violence intervention groups using an evidence-based curriculum (e.g., Emerge, Duluth, or similar)


• Provide individual sessions as needed to support client accountability and engagement


• Conduct comprehensive intake assessments, including review of collateral documentation (police reports, orders of protection, etc.)


• Utilize structured risk assessment tools (e.g., BIRAM) to assess and monitor participant risk


• Develop and implement treatment plans focused on behavior change, accountability, and reduction of abusive behaviors


• Complete detailed, court-aligned documentation, including progress reports and behavioral observations


• Monitor attendance, participation, and compliance with program requirements


• Collaborate with DV Court, probation, and community partners


• Support coordination with victim advocacy services (Emerge) in alignment with victim contact protocols


• Participate in case staffing's, review hearings, and multidisciplinary meetings as required

DUI Services

• Provide DUI screening, education, and/or treatment services in accordance with ADHS and ADOT requirements


• Facilitate DUI education and treatment groups


• Conduct assessments and develop service plans based on client needs and regulatory requirements


• Maintain compliance with all state regulations, documentation standards, and reporting requirements related to DUI services


• Monitor client participation and compliance with court or referral requirements


• Coordinate with referring agencies, courts, and other stakeholders as needed

Program Development & Support

• Support development and implementation of DV and DUI program structures, workflows, and documentation standards


• Ensure compliance with court, state, and agency requirements across both service lines


• Assist in refining processes related to intake, reporting, and service delivery


• Provide guidance and support to other staff as programs expand


• Participate in ongoing training specific to DV intervention and DUI services

General Clinical Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation


• Adhere to agency protocols, legal requirements, and professional standards


• Attend supervision and participate in ongoing training


• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners


• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

WORK HOURS, SCHEDULE & FLEXIBILITY

Work hours are afternoons and evenings to 8:00 PM Monday through Thursday, and morning and afternoon to 4:00 PM on Friday, and are located in office.

COMMUNICATION AND INTERFACE

• Engage in respectful and ongoing communication and problem solving with others


• Act as a positive and professional ambassador for the Agency both internally and in the greater community


• Collaborate with internal teams (Clinical, QM, Care Coordination)


• Coordinate with external partners including courts, probation, ADOT/ADHS, and community agencies


• Maintain professional boundaries while working with court-involved populations


• Deliver high quality service in complex and sensitive situations


• Adhere to the highest ethical standards

PROBLEM SOLVING AND JUDGEMENT

• Strong clinical judgment in assessing risk and safety concerns


• Ability to manage complex, court-involved cases


• Follow structured program requirements while exercising sound clinical decision-making


• Ability to work independently with accountability


• Demonstrate initiative in building and improving program processes


• Maintain a safe and structured group environment

REQUIREMENTS

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Counseling, or related behavioral health field


• Licensed in the State of Arizona (Associate or Independent level preferred)


• Experience working with domestic violence and/or court-involved populations strongly preferred


• Knowledge of domestic violence dynamics, including power and control and accountability frameworks


• Experience facilitating groups preferred


• Knowledge of or willingness to learn DUI regulations and service requirements


• Strong documentation and report writing skills


• Ability to collaborate with courts, probation, and regulatory agencies


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to work with resistant or court-mandated clients


• Willingness to receive feedback and engage in ongoing professional development

JFCS is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at JFCS are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex age, physical, disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, or other characteristic. JFCS will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Ability to obtain fingerprint clearance and pass a background check