Mental Health Court Case Manager-Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)-Non-Tenured (NT)

State of Kentucky•Newport, KY

43d•$35,000 - $45,000

About The Position

The Kentucky Judicial Branch offers exciting career opportunities with the Administrative Office of the Courts in Frankfort and the state courts that operate in all 120 counties. We provide the many benefits of state government employment, including generous vacation and sick time, health insurance and a retirement plan. Our work environment values diversity and inclusion and we're committed to fair and equal treatment, regardless of race, gender, religion, ethnicity, and sexual orientation. We also promote a healthy work to life balance. The Department of Specialty Courts has an opening for a Mental Health Court Case Manager in Campbell County. Characteristics of the Job: Characteristics of a job are general statements indicating the level of responsibility and discretion of positions in that job classification. These are not intended to be an exhaustive list. The Mental Health Court Case Manager serves as a multi-function member of the northern Kentucky regional mental health court (NKRMHC) services team; provides oversight, coordination, delivery of services and supports to clients diagnosed with severe mental illness and deemed eligible for the NKRMHC program across the three-county service region. This team member works collaboratively with all other NKRMHC staff and other community agencies and professionals, attends court regularly, and is responsible for documentation of case notes and court reports.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in related field
Automobile insurance and ability to transport clients in personal vehicle.
Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
Knowledge of the function and jurisdiction of the court.
Knowledge of community and private mental health and substance abuse treatment providers.

Responsibilities

Maintain a caseload of mentally ill participants.
Meet individually with clients to review treatment plans, progress, and update goals.
Refer and assist with linkage for clients to needed services.
Conduct frequent and regular community-based meetings and home visits with clients.
Monitor client symptoms, behavior, relapse, and medication compliance.
Document interactions with clients and, or, community agencies and professionals.
Attend court dockets and provide the judge with status of participants' progress.
Participate in regular team meetings with NKRMHC staff, community treatment teams, and probation and parole officers.
Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.