CO Mental Health Case Manager

JOB SUMMARY

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

• Oversees multiple medical orders for medications of inmates on compelled medications
• Coordinates with multiple agencies in the implementation of care
• Manages and maintains medical database associated with compelled medications
• Coordinates with outside forensic psychologists regarding competency and Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) evaluations
• Coordinates and interacts with jail psychologist in the process of forced medication applications and ensures the documentation is presented to the County Attorney’s office
• Coordinates and interfaces with mental health attorneys in the care of their clients in the county jail
• Coordinates with the Crisis Intervention Team and the Local Mental Health Authority in the process of dismiss and transfer of inmates to outside mental health facilities
• Communicates with the Magistrate and District Judges in the care of psychiatric patients in custody of the county jail
• Participates in the quarterly mental health round table and the Jail-Based Competency Restoration Program (JBCR) monthly meetings
• Reviews, tracks, and verifies all inmates on the 46B and 16:22 of the Code of Criminal Procedures
• Assists in annual budget process by collaborating with department leadership regarding medication and needs for psychiatric patients
• Performs purchasing coordination for the department, to include generating purchase requisitions, processing invoices, management of relationships with suppliers, and coordination with chain of command
• Initiates and cancels medication orders into the Electronic Medical Record as needed
• Reviews, assesses, and documents information, and coordinates the implementation of treatment plans to provide better outcomes
• Generates Texas Uniform Health Status documentation for transferring/departing inmates as needed
• Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
• Performs special duties as assigned

• Reports directly to – Medical Lieutenant
• Direct Reports – No

• Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carrying

• Position involves occasional lifting and carrying of up to fifty (50) pounds and exertion of up to twenty-five (25) pounds of force to move objects

• Occasional contact with persons accused or convicted of crimes
• Occasional contact with or proximity to emergency medical situations
• Exposure to dust, chemicals, fumes, and high noise levels

• Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required
• May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency
• Regular attendance is required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Criminal Justice, or a related field
• Basic knowledge of record keeping
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, scanning and faxing operations

• Qualified Mental Health Professional certification
• Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS)/Adult Needs and Strengths Assessment (ANSA)
• Two (2) years of experience in providing crisis intervention, crisis assessment, and jail diversion services
• Experience in records management and personal health information records

• Criminal background check: Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
• Drug screening: Yes
• Physical exam: No
• Psychological exam: No
• Additional: Written tests, Oral Board

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources.

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.