Court Mediator/Investigator I
About the position Responsibilities • Conducts mediation sessions on child custody and visitation disputes; uses clinical skills and techniques, crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills to assist parties in conflict to reach agreement on a parenting plan that is in the best interest of the child(ren). • Conducts court-ordered investigations on matters related to child custody, including domestic violence, substance abuse, criminal history, and child abuse/neglect. • Prepares either a written or oral report with expert testimony. • Mediates disputes involving Family Law Litigation, Juvenile Dependency Court, Probate Court and/or other parties, including parents, social workers, grandparents, and attorneys. Requirements • Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, social welfare, social work, marriage, family and child counseling or other behavioral science substantially related to marriage and family counseling. • Three (3) years of recent full-time (or equivalent) post master's degree experience in the field of family counseling and assessments in a variety of settings. • Licensure by the State of California as a Clinical Social Worker, Marriage & Family Therapist, Clinical Psychologist, or Professional Clinical Counselor may substitute for one (1) year of the required non-California Superior Court mediation experience. Nice-to-haves • A licensed mental health professional Benefits • Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.50% at 67 formula) • Choice of five medical plans • Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) • Vacation and sick leave packages • 14 paid holidays per year • Educational & professional reimbursement • Optional deferred compensation program (457 plan) Apply tot his job Apply tot his job