Employment Opportunities
Updated April 22, 2022 at 10:10 am
mAGISTRATE 3 COMMISSIONER - UNEXPIRED TERM
Please be advised that applications for the position of MAGISTRATE COMMISSIONER are currently being accepted at Orleans Parish Criminal District Court.
Candidate Qualifications
Robert J. Kazik
Judicial Administrator
504.658.9100
rkazik@criminalcourt.org
Candidate Qualifications
- Must live in the Parish of Orleans
- Be at least 30 years of age
- Must be admitted to the bar for a period of at least eight (8) years
- Must be currently in good standing with the bar
- Criminal law experience preferred
- Must have the same qualifications, powers, duties, jurisdiction and functions as referred to in La. R.S. 13:1347
- Selected candidate will fill the unexpired term through the end of the current term of the current commissioner on October 18, 2022
- Selected candidate shall handle all duties as outlined by the Court En Banc
- Selected candidate shall not practice criminal law, in any jurisdiction, while serving
- Selected candidate may apply for a future commissioner position
- Letters of interest (cover letter) and resume shall be submitted directly to the Judicial Administrator’s Office, in person, no later than 3:00 PM CST on May 6, 2022 for consideration.
Robert J. Kazik
Judicial Administrator
504.658.9100
rkazik@criminalcourt.org
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Drug Court Clinician- Contract Position
Job Description:
Qualifications and Skills:
This is a contracted position in which applicants are paid an hourly rate for each hour of clinical services provided. No benefits are included. Hourly rate: $45.00 per clinical hour. . Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to employment@criminalcourt.org.
Maximum amount of clinical hours available is 31 hours. Multiple clinicians will be hired to service all 31 clinical hours.
Consistent, guaranteed weekly group schedule.
All contract employees are subject to the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court Employee Handbook, Policies and Procedures, and Safety Manual.
Job Description:
- Provides clinical services to court-mandated participants enrolled in the Orleans Parish Drug Court Program Intensive Outpatient Program.
- Facilitates group counseling sessions (focused on addressing addiction and criminogenic needs), individual counseling sessions, and/or family therapy as outlined in the participants’ treatment plans.
- Participates in weekly staff meetings with the Clinical Supervisor to provide an update on participant’s progress towards their treatment goals
- If requested by a Judge, attends weekly Drug Court Status Hearings and provides clinical recommendations to the Court.
- Maintains clinical case files for each participant, including case notes and attendance notes.
- Maintain an awareness of drug court best practices.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Applicant must be a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC). Provisionally licensed individuals are ineligible for this position.
- Master’s degree in Counseling or Clinical Social Work from an accredited program.
- Skilled in individual and group therapy modalities.
- Experience in substance abuse treatment modalities preferred.
- Demonstrates a solid understanding of substance use disorders and mental health disorders.
- Proficient written, verbal, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to be creative and flexible within parameters of treatment programs and modalities.
This is a contracted position in which applicants are paid an hourly rate for each hour of clinical services provided. No benefits are included. Hourly rate: $45.00 per clinical hour. . Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to employment@criminalcourt.org.
Maximum amount of clinical hours available is 31 hours. Multiple clinicians will be hired to service all 31 clinical hours.
Consistent, guaranteed weekly group schedule.
All contract employees are subject to the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court Employee Handbook, Policies and Procedures, and Safety Manual.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Orleans Parish Criminal District Court is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, veteran status, or any other condition protected by applicable state or federal laws, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.
Orleans Parish Criminal District Court is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, veteran status, or any other condition protected by applicable state or federal laws, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.