- Provides competency restoration and behavioral health services utilizing Evidence Based Practices to defendants that are committed to the Department of Mental Health as Incompetent to Proceed.
- Coordinates services and maintains communication with the Forensic Mobile Team and Jail Service Providers.
- Establishes ongoing relationships with defendants, county jail, and courts including:
- Coordinates appropriate resources upon release from county jail and provides case management.
- Provides crisis community support services and intervention to high risk population according to assessed needs, utilizing professional and independent judgment. Interventions include linking clients to internal and provider network as well as community resources
- Acts as a liaison with jail staff, law enforcement and courts to ensure care coordination with High risk consumers upon release.
- Assists with jail screening process as needed.
- In coordination with the CBHL Manager, assists law enforcement, CIT and the courts with assessing individuals in need of behavioral health services and assists potential consumers with obtaining services.
- Facilitates intake assessments for those anticipating release into the community including clients in the treatment court program as identified by the court monitor.
- Provides ongoing followup with individuals post release, as needed.
- Serves as a liaison and resource for Beacon treatment team members when clients are incarcerated.
- Provides support and education to close family and concerned others of those incarcerated individuals.
- Demonstrates competent usage and data entry in AVATAR, the agency's electronic medical record.
- Other duties and/or responsibilities may be assigned by supervisor.
- Master's Degree in an applicable field required.
- LMSW or LPC or provisional licensed preferred.
- CPR/First Aid certification required.
- Must own and maintain reliable transportation.
- Driver's license and minimum statemandated auto insurance.
- 13 Years of Position-Related Experience Minimum
- 35 Years of Position-Related Experience Preferred
- Knowledge gained through prior employment and education including assessment, treatment planning, and crisis management.
- Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
- Knowledge of Trauma Informed Practices.
- Trained in assessment and treatment of behavioral health conditions and disorders.
- Knowledge of the legal system and local resources including, but not limited to, the operation of the community providers and psychiatric resources.
- Knowledgeable about competency restoration services.
- Knowledge of traumainformed principles to support individuals recovering from trauma, violence, and/or adverse life experiences.
- Knowledge of Evidence Based Practices for behavioral health conditions.
- Ability to safely build rapport with individuals during or following a behavioral health crisis.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and handle confidential information appropriately.
- Able to effectively utilize software systems and basic office equipment, including EMR systems, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
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Description
Forensic Behavioral Health SpecialistSummary
Title: Forensic Behavioral Health Specialist
ID: 5621
Department: Adult Community Support
Salary Range: N/A
Employment Status: Full-time
Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The primary objective of the jail-based competency restoration service provider is to deliver competency restoration and behavioral health services utilizing Evidence Based Practices to defendants that are committed to the Department of Mental Health as Incompetent to Proceed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
o Circuit Court judges and court staff
o Local law enforcement
o Local legal counsel including prosecutors and public defenders.
o Community Behavioral Health Liaisons (CBHLs), jail navigators, or other community-based treatment staff working in county jails.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
Education/Certifications:
Experience Required:
Knowledge Required:
Skills Required:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of a jail environment, which can be moderate to loud at times.
