Job description

Open Posting: 12/20/2022 Close Posting: 01/03/2023

Job Summary

A thriving community mental health clinic is seeking an outgoing, energetic case manager who specializes in working with the Forensic/Criminal Justice population to serve as the Lead CM for a new Forensic Day Reporting Program. Please be organized and passionate about helping people in the mental health, substance abuse and competency fields.

Responsibilities and Duties Include:

Your primary duty will involve engaging clients that have been deemed Incompetent to Proceed by the Court through a Forensic Day Reporting Program. Programing will include providing Outpatient Restoration Services (Education Groups, Individual Sessions and Case management).

Responsibilities will also include, but will not be limited to, the following:

• Reviewing referrals and determining program appropriateness.
• Attending and participating in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings at the jail.
• Participating in court hearings as an agency representative.
• Assisting clients based on their needs (this may include intake paperwork, applications for insurance, housing, treatment homework, direct client support and other services).
• Referring clients to appropriate adjunct services.
• Navigating community resources.
• Completing, organizng, and submitting monthly documentation to the Office of Behavioral Health.

Qualifications:

Baccalaureate degree (or higher) in sociology/criminal justice, social work, psychology, or closely related field.

Experience in case management and/or community systems navigation with individuals with co-occurring disorders (preferred but not required).

Comfortable with the mentally ill and criminal justice population.

Requires exceptional flexibility, time management, and documentation skills.

Must be a self-starter and self-motivator.

Must possess a valid Colorado driver's license and have access to reliable transportation during work hours.

Desire to make a difference in the lives of people that truly need a reliable advocate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Due to our agency being a Medical Program, staff are required to obtain the COVID and Flu Vaccines .

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pueblo, CO 81005: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable and passionate about working with the Forensic/Incompetent population?
• Do you have a BA/BS Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Counseling, or a closely related field?
• Do you have experience as a Case Manager? If so, please share how many years and the primary agency you gained your experience?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: One location

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