Forensic Competency Restoration Provider II - Licensed

REDISCOVER•Lee's Summit, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forensic Competency Restoration Provider II works with Jackson County Detention Center (JCDC) and Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH) staff to provide behavioral health interventions for defendants in custody who have been determined Incompetent to Proceed, with the goal of restoring competency. Embedded within JCDC, the provider delivers direct services to the identified population and serves as a liaison among DMH, courts, JCDC, and other treatment providers. The role is part of ReDiscover’s Diversion & Intervention Services Department, which partners with law enforcement and courts to help professionals respond effectively to people experiencing mental health challenges. The program aims to prevent unnecessary arrests, court involvement, and hospitalizations while connecting individuals to appropriate care. ReDiscover is a nonprofit community mental health center serving southeastern Jackson County, Missouri.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a social science-related discipline as defined by the Missouri Department of Mental Health.
Missouri licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
At least two years of clinical experience.
Valid automobile driver’s license, appropriate automobile insurance, and a safe, reliable, registered automobile available for use during work.
Ability to work in a secure environment and abide by JCDC rules and regulations.
Working knowledge of assessment and treatment of behavioral health conditions.
Excellent customer service skills with a recovery focus.
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
Intermediate computer skills, including typing/keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel, and email.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain collaborative relationships with defendants, county jail staff and administration, circuit court judges and court personnel, local law enforcement, prosecutors, public defenders, and community-based behavioral health partners.
Provide direct clinical services to people involved in the forensic system, including clinical assessments and evaluations, individual therapy, and group therapy.
Deliver competency restoration services and behavioral health treatment to individuals committed to the Missouri Department of Mental Health as Incompetent to Proceed, using evidence-based practices to support treatment and restoration goals.
Coordinate care and facilitate communication with the Forensic Mobile Team, jail-based service providers, and other community partners to promote continuity of care and effective service delivery.
Participate in required meetings and collaboration efforts coordinated by DMH and JCDC, as well as other relevant stakeholder meetings.
Maintain professional knowledge and clinical competency through continuing education, including conferences, webinars, conference calls, in-person meetings, and professional development trainings.