Mental Health Forensic Case Manager – CJS

Mental Health Association•West Orange, NJ

1d•$45,650 - $49,500

About The Position

MHA promotes mental health and total wellness for individuals facing challenges associated with mental illness and addiction recovery. We increase community awareness while enhancing mental well-being through advocacy, education, prevention, treatment, and services. MHA is seeking a full-time Forensic Case Manager to join our Collaborative Justice Services! Be a part of the team that makes a difference in the lives of our consumers. Benefits of working at the Mental Health Association: Joining the staff of supportive and team-oriented individuals MHA is an approved site for the New Jersey Behavioral Healthcare Provider Loan Redemption Program. Excellent benefits package available Retention Incentive provided after completion of 6-month anniversary

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in either forensic psychology, social work, counseling or a related field; a license in social work (LSW) or counseling (LAC), is preferred.
A genuine desire for forensic clinical services and a comfort in moving about in the County jail system and the community.
Valid driver’s license.
Able to work a flexible schedule, including evening, weekend and holiday hours.

Responsibilities

Provide effective discharge planning, linkage and referral to community resources for mentally ill offenders re-entering the community following release from the county correctional system and jail diversion from local municipalities. Service includes the provision of holiday, weekend and on-call coverage as assigned.
Provide mental health training to municipal workers, as needed.
Assist the Program Director in project supervision, report preparation and meeting participation.
Record keeping as required by funding sources through the electronic clinical record software, and/or accreditation agencies, including the development and implementation of a discharge plan and completion of other documentation as required.
Facilitation of access to appropriate services, including transportation to services and activities as necessary and application for and receipt of all applicable public entitlement.
Coordination and integration of services from multiple providers when the client is discharged from the county jail system. This responsibility may include coordination of meetings of the client’s service providers in the community.
Monitoring of service delivery to meet a client’s changing needs and advocacy as necessary. Direct Care Staff must meet all expected productivity levels, in regard to direct service provision to consumers.
Identification of client resource gaps and problems of service delivery and provision of direct service support to the client’s natural support system, including family,
friends, employers and self-help groups.
Must meet all expected productivity levels, in regard to direct service provision to consumers.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.