Mental Health Court Liaison

Description:

Title: Mental Health Court Liaison

Location: Manchester, NH 03101

Job Type: Full time 40 hours

5K Sign on Bonus for all clinical positions

About Us:

Everyone deserves to feel healthy in both body and mind. Here at The Mental Health Center, we’re committed to helping you understand mental illness and get on the road to recovery. Our programs and services aim to restore health and improve quality of life. We believe each staff member plays an integral role in fulfilling our mission to provide the highest quality of care possible. We know our employees are the key to our success and we currently have job opportunities available so YOU too can become part of our successful, energetic, and dedicated organization! We are also proud to be a recipient of The Bell Seal Certification for Workplace Mental Health, recognizing our commitment to creating a mentally healthy, supportive, and inclusive work environment.

Job Description:

The Community Connections Mental Health Court Program serves as a voluntary alternative to the traditional adult criminal justice system. Candidates must be comfortable providing clinical diagnostic assessment, coordination, & case management services to individuals involved in the legal system. Duties include comprehensive psycho-social evaluations, diagnosis & appropriate dispositions of client, as well as structured therapeutic interventions tailored to the program. May be requested to take part in consultations, education activities, speakers bureau, presentations, supervision of employees toward licensure, and will be expected to take part in Quality Improvement activities. Attend disposition meeting with intake treatment team to determine diagnoses. Provide some interim counseling/case management to clients as they await assignment to treatment team.

Requirements:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide coordination, structured therapy interventions, and case management services to individuals with mental health needs who are involved in the criminal justice system
• Coordination with Manchester District and Superior court, attorneys, and jail staff
• Completion of comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments to determine diagnosis and disposition for mental health services
• Therapy and case management services for those individuals enrolled in the program/awaiting assignment to treatment team
• May be requested to take part in consultations, education activities, speakers bureaus, and community presentations
• Provide group therapy for individuals involved in CCP
• On-going collaboration with stakeholders, such as City Solicitors office, Public Defenders office, Prosecutors office, local police departments, etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Fundamental computer experience to process e-mails and electronic clinical records.
• Knowledge in CBT, CPT, and DBT preferred.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills are needed.
• Experience in assessments and knowledge of DSM 5-TR preferred.
• Candidate needs to have comfort with public speaking.

Experience: At least 1 year in the field is preferred.

Must possess a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance

Education: Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field (i.e., criminal justice).

Licensure/Certification: License eligible; LICSW or LCMHC preferred

Job Type: Full-Time

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Extended Illness Leave (EIL)
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Short- and Long-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for Medical and Dependent Care
• Flexible Work Options
• Performance Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company Discounts
• Employee Recognition Events
• Competitive Salaries

• Supervision towards Clinical Licensure
• Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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