Clinical Case Manager (Austin Community Court)

City of Austin•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this position provides assessment and case management to targeted clientele. The Austin Community Court is a problem-solving court established in 1999 and was the first community court in Texas and the seventh in the United States. The mission of Austin Community Court is to empower people to thrive by providing impartial justice and compassionate community-based services.

Requirements

Graduation with a master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job.
Valid Driver License.
Must possess at least one of the following: Psychologist Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Licensed Professional Counselor-I (LPC-I) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Must maintain licensure during employment.
An LMSW or LPC-I must submit a supervision plan to their respective state board within ninety (90) days of employment working towards their LCSW or LPC licensure.
Knowledge of available resources in Austin for persons with multiple concerns including homelessness, substance abuse, and mental health.
Knowledge of DSM-5.
Skill in working with criminal offenders.
Skill in assessment and diagnosis.
Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
Skill in negotiation with other social service programs.
Skill in obtaining services for clients.
Skill in the application of casework principles.
Skill in the process of interviewing and counseling.
Skill in prioritizing tasks according to their criticality.
Skill in operating a computer.
Ability to work with hard-to-reach populations.
Ability to be creative in developing treatment options.
Ability to assess clients for mental health, substance abuse, and medical needs.
Ability to engage clients and develop rapport.
Ability to maintain strong boundaries with challenging clients.
Ability to work well under pressure with multiple tasks.
Ability to work as a team player.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with adult homeless population.
Experience working with clients with significant mental health issues in a clinical setting.
Experience working with clients with substance abuse issues in a clinical setting.
Experience working in a criminal justice setting.

Responsibilities

Conducts screening and assessment to determine diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, conditions, and addictions; implements and reviews individual treatment plans based on best practice.
Assists client in the stabilization of bio-psychosocial functioning.
Provides individual therapy.
Provides case management, keeps up-to-date documentation, compiles data and informational reports, and prepares cost estimates.
Refers citizens to appropriate agency or program.
Records data on appropriate form and/or log.
Attends meetings and/or seminars.
Maintains safety and security of self, others, and facility.