Court Support Manager - Outpatient Services - Health Professional IV

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is open to current Colorado residents only. Civil and Forensic Mental Health services (CFMH) operates Colorado’s two mental health hospitals, the Forensic Services Division, the Division of Mental Health Transitional Living, and now the Outpatient Services Division (OSDV). The office provides a continuum of mental health care for both Civil and Forensic clients. Civil clients are individuals who are committed by a civil court into the care of the Colorado Department of Human Services because they have serious and persistent mental health conditions. Forensic clients include those who are charged with a crime and have a mental or developmental disability that prevents them from assisting in their own defense or rationally understanding the criminal court proceedings, and those who have been charged with a crime but found not guilty by reason of insanity. CFMH works across the legal system to provide evaluations, treatment and case management for these clients. Outpatient Services is the newest part of this continuum, working to support clients stepping down or being diverted from hospitals and jails, and giving them the care they need in the community. Through our core values, Outpatient Services staff is committed to: Individual dignity and respect, Person-centered, evidence-based care, Trauma-informed recovery, Multidisciplinary collaboration, Diversity and inclusion, Strong family and community partnerships.

Requirements

Seven (7) years of experience providing behavioral/mental health services as a social worker, psychologist, behavioral health professional or social service professional field.
A combination of education in psychology, social work, behavioral health, social services or a related field and/or experience providing behavioral/mental health services as a social worker, psychologist, behavioral health professional or social services professional equal to seven (7) years.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT) or Licensed Psychologist (LP).
Full background check and reference check required
State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting), and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.
Motor Vehicle Check, if the employee will drive a state-owned vehicle, either in an on-going capacity while performing their normal day-to-day job duties OR on occasion for training/meetings/client visits/etc.
Must possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver’s License or an non-restricted U.S. Driver's License for positions within 30 miles of the CO state border
Out-of-State Driver’s License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver’s License within 30 days of employment start date.
Current/Valid and unrestricted US Driver’s License
May be exposed to bodily fluids or caustic chemicals
May travel to attend training, court hearing, transport patients to appointments and other related activities.
2-step TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hires
Annual influenza vaccination
Other vaccinations as required by the State of Colorado
This position will drive a state fleet or non-state fleet vehicle for State business purposes.
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must: Disclose that information on the application. Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position. Provide your employee number from your prior State employment.
Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications.
Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.
Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications.
Answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase.
Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question.
Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing).

Nice To Haves

Experience with individuals with serious mental illness
Experience with the criminal legal system, courts, and/or 27-65 and BHA rules for involuntary treatment.
Experience with or deep knowledge of mental health treatment and processes.
Bilingual in Spanish, preferred.
Relevant years of state service experience.

Responsibilities

Leads work with courts on behalf of the Division, current clients, as well as clients being actively referred into OSDV. This includes leading the Division’s physical presence in courts, contact with clients and prospective clients, coordination and involvement with the treatment team, close working collaboration with the utilization review team, and engagement with DAs, PDs, and others involved in the criminal legal system related to court and client needs.
Leads Division preparation of certification documents and meeting deadlines for certifications, leads active advocacy for clients as they are deemed appropriate to have certifications removed, leads advocacy for clients to support movement into outpatient level of care, and leads support for the treatment team as liaison and pacesetter.
Drives to and from courts, jails, hospitals, and other locations, as needed. May travel to attend training, court hearing, transport patients to appointments and other related activities.
Lead worker over 2 FTE; this position trains the staff, provides regular feedback about work product and provides input on performance plans and evaluations.
Leads the work of care coordination of OSDV clients, including leading the work of clients moving into and out of Outpatient Services, working with transition planning, coordinating care, and aligning this work with court activities and advocacy by coordinating internally and externally with clinical teams, leadership, and others, leading this to comply with and respond to court orders.
Works closely internally with UM, Quality, and Leadership to support the client’s successful transition into and from their episode of care, ensuring that there is continuity in support, medications, and alignment with the Court process, as it applies to the individual client.
Document in approved electronic database for all individual and group sessions in approved Clinic format. Group documentations must be individualized, reflecting how each client participated in each group session. All documentation must be completed in no more than 5 business days, including day of treatment provision.
Document incident reports as indicated, in no more than 24 hours.
Document calls to guardians and client managers.
Other duties as assigned include ad hoc activities, in-clinic crisis response, group therapy coverage, milieu support, etc.

Benefits

Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center
Employee Wellness program
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.