Criminal Justice Diversion Case Manager

Family & Children's Services Career Center•Tulsa, OK

9h•$55,000 - $58,000

About The Position

The Case Manager will assist the court in managing mental health related cases in a timely and effective manner as the matters proceed through the court system. The Case Manager is responsible for establishing cooperation and communication among the participants, attorneys, treatment providers, other agencies and professionals involved in each case. Identify and screen eligible individuals with potential mental disorders and/or substance use disorders charged with a misdemeanor for criminogenic risk and needs and mental health and substance use disorders in Tulsa County Jail and inpatient settings. Work collaboratively with prosecutor and judge to make recommendations to appropriate diversion and alternative sentencing programs based on evidence-based risk and needs assessments. Work collaboratively with individuals to identify and resolve barriers to treatment and provide warm hand-off to diversion and alternative sentencing programs. Collaborative with prosecutor and mental health providers to collect, track and triage program participants and court reports. Monitor the progress and development of mental health cases. Conduct case management status conferences with participants, attorneys and other professionals either in person or by telephone to facilitate the identification of issues and options toward resolution of the case. Increases the amount of information available to the court by acting as a liaison between parties, attorneys, participants and other professionals and the judges. Encourages accountability and facilitates constructive communication among professionals, parties, participants and attorneys. Conducts or participates in public meetings, informational sessions and training related to community concerns, court policies and procedures. Work collaboratively with judges and attorneys on criminal court dockets to act as a liaison for clients to obtain outpatient services.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or related field from an accredited college or university and three (3) years’ experience working with court procedures or social work
Must be Oklahoma Behavioral Health Case Manager Level II eligible
Must be able to handle highly sensitive and confidential information
Able to read, analyze and interpret legal documents and testify in court and have a good understanding of the Civil Mental Health Court system and process, as well as mental health related issues, including community resources, cultural diversity, family dynamics and substance abuse issues
Ability to learn, understand, and apply court rules and federal and state statutes and regulations to civil court proceedings; and to articulate same to court, attorneys and participants
Ability to work independently and in a team environment, and work cooperatively with judges, attorneys, caseworkers and other professionals in the civil and criminal court system
This job is classified as a “safety-sensitive” position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Due to the “safety-sensitive” classification, an employee in this position would be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana per the Family & Children’s services Drug Free Workplace Policy, including possible revocation of a job offer or dismissal from employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Social Services Preferred

Responsibilities

Assist the court in managing mental health related cases
Establish cooperation and communication among participants, attorneys, treatment providers, other agencies and professionals
Identify and screen eligible individuals with potential mental disorders and/or substance use disorders charged with a misdemeanor for criminogenic risk and needs and mental health and substance use disorders in Tulsa County Jail and inpatient settings
Work collaboratively with prosecutor and judge to make recommendations to appropriate diversion and alternative sentencing programs based on evidence-based risk and needs assessments
Work collaboratively with individuals to identify and resolve barriers to treatment and provide warm hand-off to diversion and alternative sentencing programs
Collaborative with prosecutor and mental health providers to collect, track and triage program participants and court reports
Monitor the progress and development of mental health cases
Conduct case management status conferences with participants, attorneys and other professionals either in person or by telephone to facilitate the identification of issues and options toward resolution of the case
Act as a liaison between parties, attorneys, participants and other professionals and the judges
Encourages accountability and facilitates constructive communication among professionals, parties, participants and attorneys
Conducts or participates in public meetings, informational sessions and training related to community concerns, court policies and procedures
Work collaboratively with judges and attorneys on criminal court dockets to act as a liaison for clients to obtain outpatient services