Clinical Case Manager

The Florida Bar•Tallahassee, FL

1d•$65,969•Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates and administers the evaluation and monitoring of Florida attorneys with diversion, probationary, or post-disciplinary requirements related to mental health and substance misuse disorders. This role involves selecting evaluators, reviewing compliance documentation, tracking treatment and recovery requirements, and facilitating communication with attorneys, evaluators, treatment providers, and bar staff. The position is based in Tallahassee, FL, and is an in-office role.

Requirements

Minimum of a Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a closely related field.
Five plus years of clinical experience, specifically in the treatment of substance use disorders and mental health conditions.
Licensure in psychology, mental health, addiction counseling, social work or equivalent in good standing (e.g., LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, or Licensed Psychologist, Psychiatrist).
Expert witness protocols, legal ethics, and the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar.
Unique challenges faced by legal professionals as safety sensitive professionals.
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) and its application.
Case management principles.
Excellent legal and analytical communication, both oral and written.
MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat.
Database input.
Ability to think logically and effectively problem solve.
Ability to interpret TFB policies and procedures.
Ability to organize and prioritize work.
Ability to demonstrate initiative in group projects and individual settings.
Ability to tactfully manage difficult situations.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to operate well under pressure and in a team atmosphere.
Ability to consistently provide excellent service oriented attitude.
Ability to create ADA compliant forms and documents using Adobe.
Ability to use independent judgment.
Ability to travel.
Ability to sit for long periods of time, hear and converse over the telephone, and key/work frequently on a computer.
Ability to lift 5 to 10 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with professionals or monitoring programs is highly preferred.
Experience in the field of alcoholism/addiction/recovery and a working knowledge of substance use disorders and other mental health diagnoses is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides clinical assistance and support in disciplinary and conditional admission cases involving mental health and substance abuse related conditions.
Processes formal referrals from the Florida Board of Bar Examiners (FBBE) and Lawyer Regulation and facilitates appropriate and approved evaluation and assessment.
Maintains detailed records of each respondent's participation, executes and manages monitoring agreements, and generates related reports and statistics.
Acts as liaison between bar staff, respondents, evaluators, volunteers, treatment facilities, and mental health professionals to ensure seamless care.
Informs the Division Director and/or Staff Counsel of any noncompliance issues and works with HQ staff on enforcement and prosecution of noncompliance.
Presents at Ethics School and Stress Management Workshop.
Provides objective testimony regarding a respondent's progress, compliance, and clinical prognosis.
Other duties as assigned.