Therapeutic Court Manager
King County, Seattle, WA, United States
Salary
$127,787.76 - $160,430.16 Annually
Location
Various Locations throughout King County, WA
Job Type
Appt/Exempt
Job Number
2026-27106
Department
KCDC - District Court
Division
District Court
Opening Date
04/24/2026
Closing Date
5/15/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Z4 : District Ct Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Summary
King County District Court Profile
KCDC is the largest and most technologically advanced Court of Limited Jurisdiction in the State of Washington. It currently processes approximately 300,000 matters per year with 25 elected judges and roughly 260 employees at 8 courthouse locations and 3 off-site community court locations. The Court is a leader in many areas involving public safety and access to justice, including the use of problem-solving courts, jail-alternative programs, technology- and judge-managed probation services. Thirteen cities contract with King County for court services provided by KCDC.
Position Summary
King County District Court is seeking applicants for a current opening for a Therapeutic Court Manager. The Therapeutic Court Manager is the primary facilitator of the strategic operations and administrative components of the Regional Mental Health Court (RMHC), Regional Veterans Court (RVC), and three community courts, with possibility of additional community and therapeutic courts. The Manager is the designated liaison between the therapeutic courts and its stakeholders, as well as other jurisdictions, agencies and the public. The Manager will actively participate and act as a spokesperson on behalf of the therapeutic courts on committees, task forces and work groups when directed to do so. The Manager will compile, maintain, and analyze statistical data and reports as well as coordinate with the Court's Budget Director on financial issues impacting the program.
Job Duties
•Design objectives for current and future Therapeutic Courts including defining staffing and roles.
•Design community survey strategies using focus groups and stakeholder interviews, collect and assess data, and effectively and professionally engage with community members for new therapeutic courts.
•Partner with the Communications Officer to develop and implement communication strategies including use of social media.
•Research and monitor grant opportunities, assist in the development of grant applications, administer awarded grants and communicate resource availability.
•Compile, maintain, and analyze statistical data and reports as well as coordinate with the Court's Budget Director on financial issues impacting the therapeutic courts.
•Assist the Chief Administrative Officer, Directors and Judges in the formulation and implementation of policies, guidelines and procedures that will link participants to services and develop community service protocols.
•Develop and implement long-range plans for ongoing engagement, including networking with high-level stakeholders, and evaluate those results.
•Ability to learn quickly and understand mental health and substance-related disorders and a working knowledge of co-occurring disorders and veterans' services and cultural issues.
•Supervise Therapeutic Court staff, and coordinate and lead other stakeholders from agencies across the County, cities and community-based organizations.
•Define case management and monitoring procedures.
•Develop eligibility criteria, screening and assessment process, and case flow approaches.
•Perform related work as required.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Demonstrated experience in partnering with governmental agencies as well as community-based organizations.
Demonstrated management experience, including planning, delegating and coordinating work.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with colleagues at all levels of the organization, including Judicial Officers and external customers.
Ability to provide excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to be a self-starter, take initiative, apply creativity and to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
Demonstrated ability to welcome and accept feedback to continuously improve leadership skills.
Ability to build and sustain inclusive and equitable teams through employee engagement, performance management and development in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to analyze, problem solve, and plan operational needs.
Ability to remain calm under pressure and resolve conflict at the lowest level in stressful situations.
Demonstrated ability to clearly express ideas and information.
Successful candidate must have and maintain a valid driver's license or the ability to timely travel throughout the County.
Desired Qualifications:
Knowledge of problem-solving court models and case-management approaches.
Knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of the criminal justice system.
Successful grant writing, administration, and program evaluation experience.
Experience as a lead spokesperson for an organization or program.
Court Management or Problem-Solving Court experience.
Bachelors or master's degree, preferably in social work, public policy or a related field; three (3) years' work experience in the court system, and at least one (1) year of policy development and/or project management experience or a combination of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
Supplemental Information
Selection process : Application materials will be screened for qualifications; the most competitive candidates will be invited for one or more panel interviews. Any employment offer will be contingent upon the results of a criminal background investigation and finger printing.
Additional materials requested : A resume and a cover letter or letter of interest summarizing how you meet the listed experience, knowledge, skills and abilities for this position.
Work location : This position may be assigned to work at any of the following District Courthouse locations: Seattle, Burien, Auburn, Shoreline, Issaquah, Bellevue, Redmond, and Kent. Until further notice from the Court, the work associated with this position will be performed through a combination of onsite work and telecommute as needed. While in telecommute status, employees must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during regular work hours. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a commuting distance to the King County Courthouse to meet sporadic workplace reporting requirements.
Physical Demands : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and move and/or lift up to 10 pounds. The vision abilities required to perform this position include close vision.
Working Conditions : Work is typically performed in an office environment with a moderate amount of noise (computers, printers, light traffic). This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
King County District Court is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
For more information regarding this position or application process, please contact:
Marwan Alqaysi
Human Resource Analyst malqaysi@kingcounty.gov
Please include "Therapeutic Court Manager" within the subject line.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays
Generous vacation and paid sick leave
Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves
Flexible Spending Account
Wellness programs
Onsite activity centers
Employee Giving Program
Employee assistance programs
Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
Training and career development programs
For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE:
Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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$127,787.76 - $160,430.16 Annually
Location
Various Locations throughout King County, WA
Job Type
Appt/Exempt
Job Number
2026-27106
Department
KCDC - District Court
Division
District Court
Opening Date
04/24/2026
Closing Date
5/15/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Z4 : District Ct Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Summary
King County District Court Profile
KCDC is the largest and most technologically advanced Court of Limited Jurisdiction in the State of Washington. It currently processes approximately 300,000 matters per year with 25 elected judges and roughly 260 employees at 8 courthouse locations and 3 off-site community court locations. The Court is a leader in many areas involving public safety and access to justice, including the use of problem-solving courts, jail-alternative programs, technology- and judge-managed probation services. Thirteen cities contract with King County for court services provided by KCDC.
Position Summary
King County District Court is seeking applicants for a current opening for a Therapeutic Court Manager. The Therapeutic Court Manager is the primary facilitator of the strategic operations and administrative components of the Regional Mental Health Court (RMHC), Regional Veterans Court (RVC), and three community courts, with possibility of additional community and therapeutic courts. The Manager is the designated liaison between the therapeutic courts and its stakeholders, as well as other jurisdictions, agencies and the public. The Manager will actively participate and act as a spokesperson on behalf of the therapeutic courts on committees, task forces and work groups when directed to do so. The Manager will compile, maintain, and analyze statistical data and reports as well as coordinate with the Court's Budget Director on financial issues impacting the program.
Job Duties
•Design objectives for current and future Therapeutic Courts including defining staffing and roles.
•Design community survey strategies using focus groups and stakeholder interviews, collect and assess data, and effectively and professionally engage with community members for new therapeutic courts.
•Partner with the Communications Officer to develop and implement communication strategies including use of social media.
•Research and monitor grant opportunities, assist in the development of grant applications, administer awarded grants and communicate resource availability.
•Compile, maintain, and analyze statistical data and reports as well as coordinate with the Court's Budget Director on financial issues impacting the therapeutic courts.
•Assist the Chief Administrative Officer, Directors and Judges in the formulation and implementation of policies, guidelines and procedures that will link participants to services and develop community service protocols.
•Develop and implement long-range plans for ongoing engagement, including networking with high-level stakeholders, and evaluate those results.
•Ability to learn quickly and understand mental health and substance-related disorders and a working knowledge of co-occurring disorders and veterans' services and cultural issues.
•Supervise Therapeutic Court staff, and coordinate and lead other stakeholders from agencies across the County, cities and community-based organizations.
•Define case management and monitoring procedures.
•Develop eligibility criteria, screening and assessment process, and case flow approaches.
•Perform related work as required.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Demonstrated experience in partnering with governmental agencies as well as community-based organizations.
Demonstrated management experience, including planning, delegating and coordinating work.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with colleagues at all levels of the organization, including Judicial Officers and external customers.
Ability to provide excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to be a self-starter, take initiative, apply creativity and to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
Demonstrated ability to welcome and accept feedback to continuously improve leadership skills.
Ability to build and sustain inclusive and equitable teams through employee engagement, performance management and development in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to analyze, problem solve, and plan operational needs.
Ability to remain calm under pressure and resolve conflict at the lowest level in stressful situations.
Demonstrated ability to clearly express ideas and information.
Successful candidate must have and maintain a valid driver's license or the ability to timely travel throughout the County.
Desired Qualifications:
Knowledge of problem-solving court models and case-management approaches.
Knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of the criminal justice system.
Successful grant writing, administration, and program evaluation experience.
Experience as a lead spokesperson for an organization or program.
Court Management or Problem-Solving Court experience.
Bachelors or master's degree, preferably in social work, public policy or a related field; three (3) years' work experience in the court system, and at least one (1) year of policy development and/or project management experience or a combination of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
Supplemental Information
Selection process : Application materials will be screened for qualifications; the most competitive candidates will be invited for one or more panel interviews. Any employment offer will be contingent upon the results of a criminal background investigation and finger printing.
Additional materials requested : A resume and a cover letter or letter of interest summarizing how you meet the listed experience, knowledge, skills and abilities for this position.
Work location : This position may be assigned to work at any of the following District Courthouse locations: Seattle, Burien, Auburn, Shoreline, Issaquah, Bellevue, Redmond, and Kent. Until further notice from the Court, the work associated with this position will be performed through a combination of onsite work and telecommute as needed. While in telecommute status, employees must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during regular work hours. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a commuting distance to the King County Courthouse to meet sporadic workplace reporting requirements.
Physical Demands : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and move and/or lift up to 10 pounds. The vision abilities required to perform this position include close vision.
Working Conditions : Work is typically performed in an office environment with a moderate amount of noise (computers, printers, light traffic). This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
King County District Court is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
For more information regarding this position or application process, please contact:
Marwan Alqaysi
Human Resource Analyst malqaysi@kingcounty.gov
Please include "Therapeutic Court Manager" within the subject line.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays
Generous vacation and paid sick leave
Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves
Flexible Spending Account
Wellness programs
Onsite activity centers
Employee Giving Program
Employee assistance programs
Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
Training and career development programs
For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE:
Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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