JOB
Are you interested in serving Elk and Cameron County residents that are at risk? This position assists individuals who have been or are at risk of being incarcerated, admitted to the LTSR, and/or under the supervision of probation/parole.
You will ensure services are consistent with the philosophy of Recovery Model of community based mental health care.
This position is in the Forensic Case Manager (Boundary Spanner) unit.
If you think this is a position that interests and challenges you, apply today!
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The position responsibilities include the following: Participates in interagency/multi-disciplinary team meetings, attend state and regional meetings when applicable.
Develops with the individual person-centered plans focusing on meeting the individual's needs relating to housing, behavioral health treatment, substance abuse treatment, medical, social and legal issues.
Collaborates and consults regarding incarcerated individuals with the Forensic Team to determine eligibility for Forensic In-Jail Behavioral Health Services, while offering provider choice.
Prepares and maintains accurate and timely case notes.
Maintains/updates/revises individual plans as deemed necessary.
Completes referrals to Community Health, Behavioral Health services, as well as other agencies as identified in the individualized plan/re-entry plan.
Provides case management services until the time one is identified and assigned in the community.
Works with Program Specialist II in identifying gaps in services and resources for this population.
Provides crisis intervention/support when necessary.
Develops individual re-entry plans in coordination with the criminal justice system.
Serves as primary contact for LTSR, local and state prisons, as well as Torrance State Hospital Forensic Unit.
Assists with transportation needs of individuals being released from local prison/LTSR as needed.
Advocates for and notifies ID System of any individuals with developmental disabilities being incarcerated or at risk of incarceration.
Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment.
Work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, with a 30-minute lunch.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email.
Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position.
No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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