Treatment Court Case Manager

Public Health Management Corporation•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Philadelphia Treatment Court (PTC) Case Manager provides case management to first-time drug felony offenders participating in a court-supervised substance use treatment program. PHMC evaluates participants, develops personalized treatment plans, and provides case management services. The Case Manager coordinates services for a caseload of 50 or more participants, supports them in meeting program requirements, coordinates supportive services, and updates the court on their progress. The case management unit is available Monday through Friday, 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, including at least 18 credits in psychology, social work, sociology, criminal justice, or a related social science field.
At least one year of direct service experience performing counseling or case management work in a substance use treatment setting.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to meet timelines.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Working knowledge of DSM-IV and co-occurring issues.
Working knowledge of participants with forensic affiliation.
Ability to present effectively in open court.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with, or at risk of developing, behavioral health conditions.
Experience providing case management services to individuals with forensic backgrounds.
Experience presenting in a court setting.

Responsibilities

Provide case management services to individuals or participants with current forensic affiliations who abuse illicit psychoactive substances.
Supervise each participant monthly, or more often if clinically necessary, at the Treatment Court Case Management Office at 1401 Arch Street to assist with recovery needs.
Serve as a liaison between treatment facilities and the legal team, including the Treatment Court Judge, Assistant District Attorney, and Assistant Public Defender; communicate treatment progress, arrests, and problematic behavior.
Prepare summaries of participants’ progress and present them in court on selected Wednesdays.
Ensure delivery of comprehensive services in housing, education, vocation, HIV, and recovery-oriented community services.
Maintain written documentation in each participant’s record or chart in accordance with agency standards, managed care insurance providers, and licensing requirements, using DAP (Data, Assessment, Plan) format.
Document interactions in the CRS and PAJCIS databases, including telephone calls, phase progressions, and status-listing updates.
Prepare graduation packets for participants completing Phase IV on the Thursday before the graduation ceremony.
Provide monthly caseload statistics on the Friday following each monthly graduation ceremony and submit potential graduates for the following month.
Assist participants with enrolling in Department of Public Assistance services.
Develop intra- and inter-organizational linkages and collaborative relationships with programmatic entities.
Conduct urine drug screens for Treatment Court participants.
Meet regularly with participants in treatment facilities and recovery houses, and follow up on court-ordered sanctions, requests, and phase calculations.
Check email and telephone voicemail throughout the workday.
Assess each assigned participant’s progress during individual sessions using ASAM standards to ensure progress is accurately reflected at the appropriate level of care.
Perform other duties as assigned.