Forensic Case Manager

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
  
  
  

Benefits/Perks

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 403b
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  
  

Company Overview

Mental Health Resource Center is a not-for-profit Florida corporation that provides a wide range of mental health and behavioral health care services to the community such as 24-hour emergency services, inpatient psychiatric services for children, adolescents, and adults as well as outpatient services such as medication management, case management, and counseling.

Job Summary

The Forensic Case Manager is responsible for monitoring and assisting individuals involved in the criminal justice system who exhibit serious impairment due to mental illness. The focus of the position is on serving individuals under court supervision adjudicated Incompetent to Proceed or Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity consistent with Florida Statute 3.212 and Rules of Criminal Procedure 916. The Forensic Case Manager’s goal is to enhance the independence, autonomy and quality of life of the individual served, while ensuring compliance with all judicial requirements to ensure public safety.

Job Description

Case Management Services:

• Develops, in conjunction with the individual served, family members, service providers and significant others, a general strategy to utilize strengths and address weaknesses identified through close monitoring and assessment.
• Advocates for services and resources. Links individuals with necessary social services, as well as those ordered by the courts. Helps coordinate the delivery of services as specified in the service plan. Monitors and evaluates effectiveness and the individual’s satisfaction with services.
• Assists Psychiatrists and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners during medication management. Assists in monitoring medications for effectiveness and side effects.
• Facilitates the acquisition of and continuance in the least restrictive environment available.
  
  
  

Forensic Services:

• Monitors mentally ill individuals in jail at risk for commitment to the department pursuant with Chapter 916, F.S. Advises the court evaluators and the attorneys of treatment alternatives for appropriate felony offenders including civil diversion and conditional release. Monitors the progress of persons in jail and/or community-based competency programs.
• Maintains close working relationships with the judicial assistants in the circuit, the Office of the Public Defender, the Office of the State Attorney and the Clerk of the Courts Office. Develops a system for early notification of orders appointing experts and orders of commitment.
• Assists as a resource person to the community case managers, state hospital staff, SAMH staff and jail/correctional personnel, on an as needed basis in matters involving forensic persons.
• Completes regular risk assessments and monitors compliance with the conditional release plan to ensure public safety.
• Prepares written reports for the court, including placement plans, progress reports, violation reports and other correspondence.
• Provides competency restoration services.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• In order to be considered, candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Criminal Justice or a related Human Services field from an accredited university or college (a related Human Services field is defined as one in which 30 hours of course work includes the study of human behavior and development) required.
• One year experience working with adult individuals with mental illness.
• Must be eligible for enrollment as an Adult Case Manager by the State of Florida.
• Must be a Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager (CBHCM) through the Florida Certification Board within six (6) months of start date.
• Must complete the FARS certification within one (1) month of start date.
• Each member of the Forensic team must meet MHRC/RBHS vehicle driver requirements, to include a valid Florida Driver's License, automobile insurance coverage equaling $200,000 and no more than eight points on their license for any combination of violations.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in the MHRC Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Patient Information System demonstrated within three months of employment.
• Proficiency of Microsoft Office Programs and the use of the Internet.
• Each employee contributes to the completeness and confidentiality of clinical records by ensuring documentation, paperwork and system entries meet internal and external guidelines for content, accuracy and timeliness.
  
  
  

Renaissance Behavioral Health Systems and Mental Health Resource Center are Equal Opportunity Employers.