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MIR - Forensic Case Manager - Village Green

MIR - Forensic Case Manager - Village Green

Jbs Mental Health AuthorityBIRMINGHAM, AL
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PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Responsible for provision of direct clinical services for mentally ill consumers in the MI Residential Program whom have a NGRI status
  • Responsible for conducting pre-discharge / pre-placement interviews with consumers at State Hospitals with an NGRI status.
  • Attend all Circuit Court hearings for consumers being placed in the MI Residential Program with an NGRI status.
  • Responsible for maintaining a tracking system for consumers in the Residential Program with an NGRI status.
  • Responsible for compiling quarterly progress reports on each consumer with NGRI status and submitting these reports to the appropriate Circuit Court judge.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of the facilities and placement options of the MI Residential program in the JBS area in order to effectively match community residential placement with individual consumer needs.
  • Participate in scheduled clinical meetings at JBS Mental Health Authority with the Clinical Coordinator and Program Director of the MI Residential Program.
  • Responsible for documentation related to the position.
  • Provide transportation to consumers when necessary.
  • Any and all other duties as assigned by the Clinical Coordinator and / or the Program Director of the MI Residential Program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Bachelor's degree in behavioral science or related mental health discipline with emphasis on the management of the chronically / seriously mentally ill population. Licensed individual preferred. A minimum of two (2) years experience working with seriously mentally ill consumers in crisis situations,
  • This position will be required to attend and successfully complete the Authority's statewide Case Management Training program.
  • Valid Alabama Driver's license and driving record acceptable to agency automobile insurance carrier for inclusion on agency policy.

    • KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES :

  • Knowledge of mental illness syndromes, treatment strategies, assessment criteria and consumer management techniques.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of sound mental health practices and procedures.
  • Demonstrable organizational skills as well as the ability to clearly and effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
  • Knowledge of NGRI status for mentally ill consumers and the involvement in the Circuit Court process.
  • Considerable knowledge of the special needs and behavioral characteristics of severely and persistently mentally ill adults (target population).
  • Ability to prepare written quarterly clinical reports to submit to Circuit Court judges.
  • Demonstrable ability to work independently and to make sound judgements regarding consumer care
  • Ability to organize, coordinate and manage the Forensic Case Manager activities with the MI Residential Program.
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