What are the responsibilities and job description for the FORENSIC CASE MANAGER - MANHATTAN MENTAL HEALTH COURT EVALUATION SERVICES position at EAC Network?
Job Details
Job Location
175 Remsen Street 5th Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11201 - Brooklyn, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Bachelors Degree
Salary Range
27.81 - $27.81 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Up to 25%
Job Category
Human Service
Join Our Team as a Forensic Case Manage r!
Are you passionate about supporting Behavioral Health & Justice InvolvedPopulation and making a real difference in their lives? EAC Network, a leading not-for-profit social service agency dedicated to helping over 79,000 people through 100 impactful programs across Long Island and NYC, is looking for a dedicated full time Forensic Case Manager to join the Manhattan Mental Health Court Evaluation Services Program .
Salary : $27.81 / hour
Schedule : 9AM-5PM, Monday- Friday
Location : Brooklyn, NY
Reports to : Program Director
What drives the core purpose of this job :
The Forensic Case Manager provides services and identification, screening, treatment planning, case management, and court reporting of eligible participants living with mental illness or co-occurring disorders.
What are the key responsibilities :
- Act as liaison to the courts and correctional facilities. Provide case-finding and screening services for cases within the Court in order to ascertain appropriate service plans for participants.
- Follows and implements a comprehensive screening to effectuate referrals to treatment and accompanies and / or arranges transportation for clients to the appropriate facility when necessary.
- Submit monitoring reports to the MMHC Resource Coordinator in a timely manner prior to each scheduled court appearance describing participants compliance with court approved treatment plans.
- Immediately notify the court if participants commit major infractions.
- Maintain case documentation available for review by supervision at any time, i.e. client records, including progress notes and all other relevant information to assist clients and to comply with program requirements.
- Assist clients in applying for and receiving public and private benefits.
- Maintain a caseload and monitor client participation in the treatment program through case management appointments, reviewing progress reports and conferencing cases with treatment personnel.
- Make periodic visits to treatment facilities and maintain accurate log of visits.
- Prepare and present written and oral status reports to the criminal justice system in a timely manner regarding client's progress.
- Ensure weekly, bi-weekly, or clinically appropriate level of contact with program participants and treatment providers.
- Participate in case conferences weekly or as needed.
- Investigate and arrange supportive services and / or entitlements for clients.
- Attend and engage in relevant trainings or continuing education opportunities as directed by Program Director.
- Conduct supervised toxicology on participants as needed.
- Act as a resource to staff members for guidance in treatment planning and treatment needs.
- Assists Program Director with administrative tasks related to program management.
What We Offer
This position requires the incumbent to provide acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination
Salary : $28
