Licensed Clinical Coordinator (Ncs) - Circuit Court For Baltimore City

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

POSTING DATE: 04/08/2024

CLOSING DATE: 06/08/2024 AT 12:00 MIDNIGHT

SALARY: $62,653.00 - $76,395.00 Annually

CLASS DESCRIPTION

The Circuit Court for Baltimore City is seeking a Clinical Coordinator for the Circuit Court Mental Health Court. This forensic clinician will perform thorough clinical evaluations and coordinate community-based care for defendants involved in the criminal justice system who are assessed to have a psychiatric illness. Through the Medical Services Division of the Circuit Court, this position serves the Circuit Court judiciary, and specifically the Mental Health Court team, by providing clinical recommendations that may prevent/reduce incarceration and recidivism.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Use clinical knowledge and skills to conduct forensic psychiatric evaluations and risk assessments.

• Formulate diagnostic impressions using the DSM-5-TR

• Develop individualized, community-based treatment plans according to consumer need.

• Assess the appropriateness of prescribed treatment interventions.

• Provide verbal/written recommendations for treatment (or treatment enhancements) to the Mental Health Court and other stakeholders, as appropriate.

• Offer clinical guidance to agents within the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (e.g., probation agent) regarding behavioral health disorders and their potential impact on consumer compliance, amenability, behavior, and communication.

• Liaise with institutional and community providers regarding consumer behavior and treatment adherence.

• Attend team meetings and court proceedings.

• Oversee the Clinical Case Manager assigned to the Mental Health Court.

• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Have a master's degree from an accredited college or university.

AND

EXPERIENCE: Experience in clinical assessment, diagnostic formulation, and resource connection.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND CERTIFICATIONS: Active/current licensure by the State of Maryland Department of Health as an LCSW-C or LCPC.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Experience in clinical assessment, diagnostic formulation, and resource connection.

• Excellent organizational skills and an ability to work independently.

• Must be willing to work within correctional and judicial settings.

• Ability to travel within Baltimore City limits.

• Knowledge of virtual communication tools such as Zoom.

NOTE: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment to this position will be required to submit to drug and alcohol testing and criminal background check.

Ms. Jacqueline Hale, Human Resources

Circuit Court for Baltimore City

111 N. Calvert Street, Room 244 Baltimore, Maryland 21202

jacqueline.hale@mdcourts.gov; www.baltimorecity.gov;

TTY 396-4930

No phone calls please

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