What are the responsibilities and job description for the DWI & Drug Courts Case Manager position at Hays County?
Summary
The DWI & Drug Courts Case Manager provides professional case management services to participants enrolled in the Hays County DWI & Drug Courts Program. This position is responsible for conducting assessments, delivering evidence-based interventions, monitoring compliance with treatment and supervision requirements, coordinating services with treatment providers and justice partners, and preparing the documentation required for staffing meetings and judicial review hearings.
The Case Manager supports participants struggling with substance use disorders, trauma, behavioral health needs, and criminogenic risk factors. This role requires clinical judgment within the scope of licensure, adherence to DWI & Drug Courts best practices, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary specialty court team.
The DWI & Drug Courts Case Manager provides professional case management services to participants enrolled in the Hays County DWI & Drug Courts Program. This position is responsible for conducting assessments, delivering evidence-based interventions, monitoring compliance with treatment and supervision requirements, coordinating services with treatment providers and justice partners, and preparing the documentation required for staffing meetings and judicial review hearings.
The Case Manager supports participants struggling with substance use disorders, trauma, behavioral health needs, and criminogenic risk factors. This role requires clinical judgment within the scope of licensure, adherence to DWI & Drug Courts best practices, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary specialty court team.
- Conducts intake assessments, psychosocial evaluations, and substance use screenings for assigned DWI & Drug Courts participants.
- Develops individualized case plans that align with treatment court phases, clinical needs, court expectations, and risk-reduction strategies.
- Provides case management services including crisis intervention, resource referral, motivational interviewing, and coordination of care with treatment providers.
- Monitors participant compliance with treatment, testing, sanctions, incentives, and court-ordered conditions.
- Maintains regular contact with participants through scheduled meetings, field visits, telephone communication, and electronic communication as appropriate.
- Prepares detailed progress reports for weekly staffing meetings and judicial review hearings.
- Communicates participant updates to the DWI & Drug Courts team, including the Judges, Court Administrator, probation officers, prosecutors, defense counsel, and treatment providers.
- Documents all case management activities in accordance with grant requirements, clinical standards, and confidentiality laws (HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2).
- Identifies barriers to participant success and collaborates with the Court Administrator and the DWI & Drug Courts teams to develop corrective strategies.
- Facilitates or co-facilitates evidence-based groups, educational programming, or support sessions as assigned.
- Provides participants with referrals related to mental health, trauma services, substance abuse treatment, medical care, transportation, housing, employment assistance, and other community resources.
- Participates in staffing meetings, case reviews, training, and continuing education related to specialty court operations and behavioral health treatment.
- Assists the DWI & Drug Courts teams in preparing grant documentation, statistical reports, compliance records, and outcome data.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Master’s degree required in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
- Experience working with clients with trauma, behavioral disorders, substance abuse, or co-occurring disorders.
- Experience providing case management in a behavioral health, criminal justice, treatment court, or social services setting preferred.
- Any equivalent combination of education or experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
- Must hold one of the following unrestricted Texas licenses: LCDC, LCDC-Intern, LPC, LPC-Associate, or LMSW.
- Class C driver’s license.