Forensic Behavioral Health Navigator

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Core Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the delivery of services

• Conduct assessments and make recommendations
• Develop plans for services and support

• Document goals of services and progress towards goals

• Provide appropriate referralsand follow-up to ensure continuity of care
• Monitor provision of services
• Ensure health welfare and safety of those we support

Other: Ability to travel will be based on necessity and could vary from week to week. Potential overnight travel may occur.

Qualifications/Requirements

Minimum Requirements: Bachelors degree and professional experience in: education psychology social work sociology human services or a related field and experience within a specialized developmental disabilities service system in delivery of habilitation and/or case management services.

Special Notes:

Specific positions in this class may require the incumbents to possess a valid drivers license and provide a passenger vehicle with adequate liability insurance or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation in order to perform work-related travel such as transportation for clients.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in social work criminal justice psychology or a related field
• Professional certification (e.g. Clinical Social Worker Certified Peer Support Specialist)
• Experience working with the judicial system and behavioral health system
• Knowledge of and ability to navigate community resources
• Experience working with justice-involved mental health populations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

The successful candidate can manage diverse relationships communicate effectively stay organized and take initiative.

• Strong skills in problem solving prioritization goal setting and conflict resolution
• Ability to work effectively with individuals who have mental health and other complex needs
• Ability to collaborate with a wide range of individuals agencies and organizations
• Knowledge of criminal justice and behavioral health systems
• Knowledge of state laws related to competency to stand trial and insanity proceedings

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