Forensic Clinical Care Manager

Forensic Care Coordinator - Bachelors Level

Hiring Range: $24.94 - $30.55

Benefits:

• Comprehensive and generous health, dental, and vision benefits

• Up to 19 days of PTO, 2 mental health days, and 9 paid holidays your first year (pro-rated for part-time)

• Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance

• Student loan payment assistance and extensive training

• An incredible team approach that is dynamic and collaborative

General Summary of Duties: The Forensic Care Coordinator functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team for clients identified as part of the Trueblood settlement. The Forensic Care Coordinator works collaboratively while demonstrating the clinical skill and experience to plan, develop, coordinate, and provide treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to program clients. A Care Coordinator also provides education, consultation to families, and crisis intervention services to clients assigned to the team.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Major Responsibilities/Tasks:

• Provide care coordination services for an assigned group of clients. Provide direct services such as individual, group, family counseling, crisis intervention, and case management to assigned clients.

• Assume primary responsibility for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating, and revising overall treatment goals and plans in collaboration with the treatment team.

• Educate and support clients' families and advocate for clients' rights and preferences. Consult with identified individuals, community agencies such as DSHS, Forensic Navigators, court systems, housing authorities, etc., to maintain coordination in the treatment process.

• Assist and support clients in finding and effectively using a primary care physician and a dentist and develop health self-management skills. Work with the team to coordinate psychiatric care with medical care.

• Provide crisis intervention counseling and coordinate with Designated Crisis Responders/crisis services when appropriate.

• Document client progress to maintain a permanent record of client activity according to established policies and procedures.

• Participate in daily staff organizational meetings and treatment planning review meetings.

• Participate in providing information to clients on substance use issues such as mental and physical health and daily functioning. Coordinate treatment with internal and external substance use treatment providers.

• Assist clients with gaining resources and education to support their autonomy and basic needs.

• Monitor assigned clients for LRA compliance. Facilitate LRA extensions with the CRT and all court-involved personnel to insure LRA's are continued uninterrupted, as appropriate. Assist CRT in determining when revocation is appropriate.

• In addition to the above, any other responsibilities appropriate to the position and not specifically listed in the job description.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, social services, or behavioral health field.

EXPERIENCE: Entry level (no prior related work experience)This position requires driving clients in a personal vehicle on behalf of the agency; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in the state of Washington, and have reliable, insured transportation.

This position may require staff to enter the jail to engage with clients. The incumbent staff must be able to obtain jail access by passing background check annually.

LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration.

Preferred Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE: Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)

Experience in forensic population needs, co-occurring disorders treatment, individual and group therapy, vocational services, or substance abuse treatment.

The capacity to work well with children and families.

Performance Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE:

• Maintain a working knowledge of current trends in community mental health, including health care reform and automation of job tasks using computer technology.

• Maintain a working knowledge of mental health rehabilitation standards.

SKILLS:

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, clients, organizations, and the public.

• Communication ‑ Communicates clearly and concisely.

• Computer skills ‑ Ability to operate a personal computer, fax machine, printer, and copier proficiently.

ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed productivity standards.

• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a team member.

• Able to assist in building positive working relationships with staff of all agency departments.

Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.

Work Environment: Frequent mobility and/or sitting required for extended periods.

Mental/Physical Requirements: While performing the job duties, the employee is required to walk, sit, use hands and fingers, reach with arms, talk, or listen. Peripheral vision is also required for this position.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

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