Child Custody Recommending Counselor/Mediator Job at Superior Court of California, County of Riverside, Palm Springs, CA

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  • Superior Court of California, County of Riverside
  • Palm Springs, CA

Job Description

Overview If you are passionate about supporting families and promoting the best interests of children during times of conflict, the opportunity to be a Child Custody Recommending Counselor/Mediator is for you. In this vital role, you will mediate disputes involving child custody and visitation, provide expert recommendations to the court, and work closely with parents, legal professionals, and community agencies. This position requires strong interpersonal, analytical, and clinical skills, and a commitment to child welfare and family well-being. The ideal candidate will possess at least a master’s degree in psychology, social work, marriage, family and child counseling, or other behavioral science substantially related to marriage and family interpersonal relationships, and two (2) years of experience in counseling or psychotherapy, preferably in a setting related to the family conciliation court and with a diverse population to be served. Location: Larson Justice Center in Indio, CA, supporting the Desert Region which includes Blythe, Indio and Palm Springs courthouses. Responsibilities Mediate disputes involving child custody and visitation. Provide expert recommendations to the court based on clinical assessment and evidence. Work closely with parents, legal professionals, and community agencies to promote child welfare and family well-being. Qualifications Master’s degree in psychology, social work, marriage, family and child counseling, or other behavioral science substantially related to marriage and family interpersonal relationships. Two (2) years of experience in counseling or psychotherapy, preferably in a setting related to family conciliation court and with a diverse population to be served. Benefits and Employment Details Annual merit increases for satisfactory job performance. Robust benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. CalPERS pension plan with employee contributions as applicable. Optional deferred compensation program. Generous leave accruals and fourteen (14) paid holidays. Bereavement leave; tuition discounts; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF/TEPSLF). Application Process All applicants are required to submit a completed online application and supplemental questionnaire. To learn more about how to create an application, refer to the job description. Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of the required application and supplemental questionnaire. Human Resources will review applications to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; include all current and previous related work experience. When listing court experience, please include dates and classification of each position held. Selection Procedures: This recruitment will remain open until the needs of the Court have been met and may close at any time. The deadline to apply for first-round consideration is Friday, September 19, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST. Step I: Applications are reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. Step II: Candidates may be referred to subject matter experts for review. Step III: Candidates may complete an online/in-house written assessment. Step IV: An oral panel interview. Additional steps include a drug test, background and reference checks. Status Notifications: You will be notified by email and/or text message during the recruitment process. Check your email spam/junk folders and accept emails from governmentjobs.com and riverside.courts.ca.gov. Update your profile at governmentjobs.com if information changes. Reasonable Accommodations: Riverside Superior Court provides reasonable accommodations upon request for applicants with disabilities. Contact the Human Resources Department for assistance with the selection process at least five days prior to the examination to arrange accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Superior Court of California, County of Riverside

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