Forensic Case Manager (1012)

LIFESTREAM BEHAVIORAL CENTER•Eustis, FL

2d•$22

About The Position

The Forensic Case Manager works as part of a multidisciplinary team to support and provide case management services for individuals assigned to Forensic Multidisciplinary Team who are returning from or being diverted from placement in a forensic state hospital.

Requirements

Must have a working knowledge of billing procedures, requirements for reimbursement and pertinent state regulations.
Ability to make clinical and administrative decisions.
Ability to develop and maintain community network of resources.
Good clinical skills with the ability to make clinical decisions about the individual’s stability are basic.
Time management skills are fundamental.
Good verbal and written communication skills are vital to this position.
Good handwriting and documentation skills are essential.
Professional telephone skills are essential.
Basic Computer skills are required.
Must be able to meet deadlines.
Must be able to travel out of county.
It is important for a person in this position to enjoy working with difficult individuals.
Must be able to organize and coordinate tasks.
Attends clinical supervision with appropriate staff in accordance to Center guidelines.
Must have reliable transportation and be willing to drive as a part of their basic job duties.
Patience and high tolerance for frustration is essential.
Initiative, dependability and accuracy are important.
The ability to analyze situations and mange them in a proactive manner is helpful.
Must be able to work with a minimum of direct supervision.
Must demonstrate confidence in decision making.
Professionalism is fundamental to this position.
A desire to travel is necessary.
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field required
Must receive certification as targeted case manager within six (6) months of hire
A minimum of one (1) year experience in behavioral healthcare and/or one (1) year experience in criminal justice
Equivalent training and experience on a year-for-year basis in related fields will be considered
Must be Over the age of 21 required
Minimum of 5-years driving experience required
Possess a Valid FL Driver’s license (within 30 days of hire if currently do not possess)
Possess a continuously valid US Driver’s license for the past three years, from date of issue required
Safe Driving record required
Completes all requirements according to Individual Training Plan within the first six months of hire and annually.
Other training and/or professional development may be assigned due to evolution of programs.

Responsibilities

Works closely with the individual the individual’s family, the courts, DCF, Center staff and community agencies to meet individual’s needs and allow him/her to live as independently as possible within the community
Should forensic hospitalization become necessary, this position remains actively involved in the individual’s care and plans for discharge to the community
Monitors the progress or lack of progress by individuals and links them to appropriate services
Completes required Center, DCF, legal, statistical and fiscal documentation in an accurate and timely manner
Works collaboratively with other members of the team, the FCM assesses strengths, needs, abilities and preferences and assists in the development of a person-centered plan to meet those needs that is also in compliance with court requirements
Advocates in the individual’s best interest
Links individual to needed services that are beyond the scope of the program
Monitors and evaluates service provision and individual’s progress
Convenes/attends staffing as necessary for assessing and coordinating services for individuals
Coordinates the discharge of case managed individuals from Jail, Psychiatric Hospital or other community facilities
Communicate and liaise with the individual, family, court and other service providers outside of the team
Must be able to document accurately and remain current with all documentation in an electronic health record
The ability to comply with the regulations requiring a workplace of dignity and respect and equal employment opportunity compliance
The ability to work collaboratively with others and to accept constructive criticism from supervisors and managers
Conducts a holistic assessment of individual’s living situation every six (6) months and more often when there are significant changes in the individual’s situation
Based on the assessment, develops a service plan at a minimum of every six (6) months and more often when there are significant changes in the individual’s situation
Schedules at least one (1) monthly face-to-face contact with each client, preferably in his or her natural living environment for those individuals in the community and quarterly for those in State Hospitals
Also, with the individual’s permission, involves significant others in individual’s treatment
Prepares Medication Review Summaries for all individual’s on assigned caseload
Coordinates the discharge of those individuals hospitalized
Completes required documentation
Participates actively in the treatment team process while individuals are hospitalized
Coordinates court dates, advocates on individual behalf, works closely with the Public Defender, Private Attorneys, State’s Attorney, Judges and DCF to ensure continuity of care, provide monthly statues reports to court for those individuals on Conditional release
Assist with Transportation as necessary
Participate consistently in all in-service training programs
Ability to successfully complete initial and annual Techniques for Effective Aggression Management (TEAM) physical restraint training and verbal de-escalation training as required for position requirements
The ability to comply with the regulations requiring a workplace of dignity and respect and equal employment opportunity compliance
The ability to work collaboratively with others and to accept constructive criticism from supervisors and managers
Willingness to abide by the company’s published rules and regulations
Any other duties as assigned by Leadership