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About the position Responsibilities β’ 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). β’ Conducts court-ordered investigations on matters related to child custody, including domestic violence, substance abuse, criminal history, and child abuse/neglect. β’ Prepares either a written or oral report with expert testimony. β’ Mediates disputes involving Family Law Litigation, Juvenile Dependency Court, Probate Court and/or other parties, including parents, social workers, grandparents, and attorneys. Requirements β’ 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. β’ 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. β’ 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 β’ A licensed mental health professional Benefits β’ Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.50% at 67 formula) β’ Choice of five medical plans β’ Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) β’ Vacation and sick leave packages β’ 14 paid holidays per year β’ Educational & professional reimbursement β’ Optional deferred compensation program (457 plan) Apply tot his job Apply tot his job