Superior Court of California, County of Riverside

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 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 areas of responsibility of the family conciliation court and with the diverse population to be served. This position is located at the Larson Justice Center in Indio, CA and will provide support to the Desert Region which includes Blythe, Indio and Palm Springs courthouses. For a complete list of the qualifications and essential duties, please refer to the job description . Riverside is the fourth largest county in California and the 10th largest in the United States. There are f ourteen court facilities span ning 7,300 square miles that serves Riverside's 2.4 million residents. The courts and its em p loyees hold a unique role in the public sector. The mission of the Riverside Superior Court is , " in a fair, accessible, effective, and efficient manner, resolve disputes arising under the law and interpret and apply the law consistently, impartially, and independently to protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitutions of California and of the United States. " At Riverside Superior Court, we reward hard work and dedication ! We offer : A nnual merit increase s for satisfactory job performance A robust benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance A pension plan provided by the California Public Employer's Retirement System also known as CalPERS. You will contribute between 7% and 8% of your biweekly pay, depending on your membership status Optional deferred compensation program s Generous leave accruals Fourteen (14) paid holidays Bereavement leave Tuition discounts Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) or Temporary Expanded PSLF (TEPSLF) Certification All applicants are required to submit a completed online application and supplemental questionnaire. To learn more about how to create an application, click HERE . 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; therefore, it is to your benefit to include all current and previous related work experience. When listing Court experience, please include dates and classification of each position held, if more than one. Selection Procedures: This recruitment will remain open until the needs of the Court have been met and may close at any time. However, the deadline to apply for first round consideration is Friday, September 19, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST. Step I: Applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; those candidates may be referred to step II in the selection process. Step II: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications may be reviewed by the Subject Matter Expert(s). Successful candidates may be invited to participate in the examination process. Step III: Candidates at this step will complete an online and/or in-house written pass/fail examination to assess their knowledge, skills and abilities for the position; candidates must pass the assessment in order to advance to the oral interview. Step IV: This step will consist of an oral panel interview (weighted 100%). Those candidates who are successful in the interview may be placed on an eligible list. Placement on an eligible list is not a guarantee of employment. Additional steps for the selection process will include a drug test, background and reference checks. Status Notifications You will be notified by email and/or text message during the process of this recruitment through Please check your email spam/junk folders and accept emails ending with and riverside.courts.ca.gov. If your information changes, please update your profile at . Reasonable Accommodations Riverside Superior Court provides reasonable accommodations upon request for applicants with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at or if you feel you will need an accommodation for any aspect of the selection process. The Human Resources Department requests that it be advised of special needs at least five days prior to the examination so that a reasonable accommodation may be made. Compensation details: 42.94-55.97 Hourly Wage PIc043243ca0f9-4177