What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Forensic Case Manager - Evaluation Services for Manhattan Mental Health Court position at EAC Network (formerly Education & Assistance Corp.)?
EAC Network is actively seeking a dedicated Bilingual Forensic Case Manager to join our Manhattan Mental Health Court Evaluation Services program, stationed in Brooklyn, NY. This full-time position operates Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and includes a comprehensive benefits package featuring medical, dental, a 401K plan, and a highly generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy.
Job Overview
The Bilingual Forensic Case Manager plays a critical role in delivering essential services, encompassing identification, screening, treatment planning, case management, and court reporting for participants affected by mental illness or co-occurring disorders. This position is pivotal in bridging the gap between the mental health and criminal justice systems, ensuring participants receive the appropriate care and support necessary for their rehabilitation.
Key Responsibilities
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Overview
The Bilingual Forensic Case Manager plays a critical role in delivering essential services, encompassing identification, screening, treatment planning, case management, and court reporting for participants affected by mental illness or co-occurring disorders. This position is pivotal in bridging the gap between the mental health and criminal justice systems, ensuring participants receive the appropriate care and support necessary for their rehabilitation.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a liaison to the courts and correctional institutions, facilitating case-finding and screening services to develop suitable service plans for participants.
- Implement a thorough screening process to ensure effective referrals to treatment and assist clients with transportation to treatment facilities when needed.
- Submit timely monitoring reports to the MMHC Resource Coordinator prior to scheduled court appearances to outline participant compliance with treatment plans.
- Immediately inform the court of any significant infractions committed by participants.
- Maintain accurate and accessible case documentation, including client records and progress notes, to assist in client support and fulfill program requirements.
- Support clients in applying for public and private benefits and monitor their engagement in treatment programs through regular case management appointments.
- Conduct regular visits to treatment facilities and maintain comprehensive logs of these visits.
- Prepare and deliver both written and oral status reports to the criminal justice system regarding client progress.
- Ensure consistent contact with program participants and treatment providers at an appropriate frequency.
- Participate in case conferences and investigate supportive services or entitlements for clients as necessary.
- Conduct supervised toxicology tests on participants as required.
- Assist the Program Director with various administrative tasks associated with program management.
- Bilingual fluency in Spanish.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with treatment providers and the criminal justice system.
- Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office and database software, needed for effective task execution.
- A Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's degree in a relevant field such as criminal justice, social work, counseling, forensic psychology, psychology, sociology, or criminology is preferred.
- Minimum of one year of experience working with criminal justice, substance abuse, or mentally ill populations.
Employment Type: Full-Time
