Forensic Transition Coordinator- Atlanta

Job Title:  Forensic Transition Coordinator- Atlanta

Pay Grade: K

Workplace: Hybrid- up to three days per week in office

Travel: 50% within assigned area

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Forensic Diversion Manager-State Office Forensic Services, and working in close partnership with DBHDD Regional Field Offices and Sherriff’s Departments for areas covered, the Forensic Transition Coordinator focuses on competency restoration of individuals who have been deemed incompetent to stand trial and referring these individuals to community resources for placement as is appropriate.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Provide case management and conduct educational sessions focused on competency restoration for defendants who have been adjudicated as incompetent to stand trial by a State or Superior Court. 

Regularly inform the Forensic Transition Manager regarding status of competency restoration for defendants.

Collaborate with the Forensic Diversion Manager in obtaining court orders for community-based competency restoration services for defendants who no longer require hospital-level competency restoration.

Collaborate with the Forensic Diversion Manager to identify defendants who are pending pre-trial competency evaluations or who have inpatient competency restoration orders, who may be appropriate for diversion to community resources rather than hospitalization. 

Facilitate referrals to other behavioral health treatment programs as needed.  Track outcomes and report findings to Forensic Diversion Manager.

Develop and maintain a working relationship with the jail Mental Health Provider at covered sites.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field. 

Licensure in Social Work or Professional Counseling.

Two years of experience working with individuals with mental illness 

Knowledgeable about Georgia’s mental health and criminal justice systems

Excellent organization and follow- up skills.

Demonstrated ability to prioritize and stay organized.

Must demonstrate excellent teaming skills.

For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/  

Employment Requirements
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.