Forensic Case Manager

Forensic Case Manager

Forensic case management uses a treatment focused approach that collaborates with criminal justice systems to stabilize mental health symptoms and reduce recidivism. The Forensic Case Manager is an integral member of a client-centered team that provides intensive community-based services. Forensic Case Managers use a supportive and recovery-oriented approach to treatment and strongly support clients in successfully integrating within their community.

In this role, you’ll

• coordinate with other professionals including parole officers, probation officers, court staff, and forensic liaisons
• refer and link clients to the Agency and other community resources to address basic needs such as food, clothing, housing, and benefits
• coordinate treatment planning to identify goals
• utilize evidence-based strategies to support mental health recovery
• remove barriers that prevent access to care
• monitor and facilitation of addressing need across the healthcare spectrum to include physical health, mental health, and other specialty healthcare needs
• work with clients with high demand

Recovery Resources benefits include competitive salary along with

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• 11 paid holidays and two floating holidays

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include

• High school diploma (or equivalent) and three years of direct case management experience, or in lieu a bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Understand mental illness, symptoms and impact on behaviors; understand concept of recovery/resilience
• Have an ability to think critically in a fast-paced environment and manage time effectively.
• Be comfortable transporting clients (valid driver license, vehicle, and insurance a must)