Specialty Courts Evaluator/Case Manager

Public Health Management Corporation•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The Specialty Courts Evaluator/Case Manager provides case management and behavioral health screening services for participants in Philadelphia’s Accelerated Misdemeanor Program (AMP), a diversion program that assesses participants’ social determinants of health and offers an alternative to other legal sanctions. The role also supports assessments and case management for Family Court, Philadelphia Treatment Court, Juvenile Treatment Court, and Domestic Violence Court. The position includes clinical assessments, referrals to community-based treatment and social services, participant monitoring, court reporting, recordkeeping, data tracking, and coordination with court program staff and behavioral health providers. The employee travels to locations throughout Philadelphia, including police districts, Family Court, and the Juanita Stout Criminal Justice Center, and may provide face-to-face or virtual/telehealth evaluations. The employee must also be available to support identified programs on an emergency or last-minute basis as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as psychology, social work, or education.
At least two years of experience in behavioral health services.
At least two years of professional experience working within the criminal justice system.
Knowledge of behavioral health services and Philadelphia social service programs.
Excellent public speaking skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to meet timelines.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Working knowledge of criminal justice populations.

Nice To Haves

Two years of direct participant contact in a drug and alcohol setting.
Experience providing assessment/evaluation and case management services to a chemically dependent forensic population.
Experience in courtroom presentation.

Responsibilities

Provide case management services to chemically dependent program participants involved in the criminal justice system.
Complete social determinants of health and behavioral health screenings and facilitate warm hand-offs to treatment and other social services.
Coordinate resources and monitor participants’ attendance at behavioral health treatment programs.
Travel to police districts throughout Philadelphia, Family Court, and the Juanita Stout Criminal Justice Center to attend court hearings and meet with participants and treatment providers.
Conduct face-to-face or virtual/telehealth evaluations for participants in Juvenile Treatment Court, Family Court, and Domestic Violence Court.
Provide emergency or last-minute support to identified programs as needed.
Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments of individuals referred for evaluation and refer them to appropriate community-based treatment providers based on level of need.
Provide case management and case coordination, primarily for AMP Court and Family Court and, as needed, for other specialty court programs when assigned staff are absent.
Complete progress reports for court submission as requested.
Identify community resources to support participants’ recovery and make referrals as appropriate.
Coordinate with court program members, including public defenders, district attorneys, court personnel, probation departments, and behavioral health care providers.
Maintain participant records in accordance with agency standards and managed care and licensing requirements.
Track and report participant data to the JTC/AMP Coordinator and document services within timeframes set by program management or funders.
Participate in court program staff meetings, Forensic Services meetings, and trainings as requested.
Coordinate and communicate with internal and external programs to support a collaborative team approach.
Monitor whether participants’ levels of care remain appropriate and advocate for changes when needed.
Complete monthly data reports as required.
Enter accurate data into CRS or another identified participant record.
Meet or exceed productivity requirements implemented across programs.