Forensic Case Manager

Position Summary: The Forensic Case Manager is responsible for providing comprehensive case management services to justice-involved individuals referred to Lightshare Behavioral Wellness and Recovery. This role bridges the behavioral health and criminal justice systems, ensuring clients receive coordinated care, compliance monitoring, and support as they navigate court mandates, treatment plans, and community reintegration. The Case Manager promotes rehabilitation, accountability, and stability while advocating for the client’s wellness and public safety.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Counseling, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in forensic case management, probation services, or behavioral health.

• Knowledge of criminal justice processes, behavioral health systems, and evidence-based practices in recovery.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to engage individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• Ability to manage a caseload with competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in documentation, case notes, and electronic health records.
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Conduct intake assessments, including psychosocial history, risk/needs evaluations, and service planning for justice-involved clients.

• Develop individualized case management and recovery plans aligned with legal requirements, treatment goals, and client strengths.

• Monitor compliance with court orders, probation/parole conditions, and treatment engagement, providing timely reports to supervising authorities.

• Facilitate access to behavioral health, substance use treatment, housing, employment, and educational resources.

• Maintain consistent communication with probation officers, attorneys, judges, treatment providers, and other stakeholders.

• Provide crisis intervention, advocacy, and motivational support to encourage client accountability and progress.

• Document case activity in accordance with agency policies, HIPAA, and legal standards.

• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and court hearings as required.

• Track outcomes and provide data for program evaluation and quality improvement.

• Support Lightshare’s mission of recovery, integrity, and community safety.
  
  

CORE COMPETENCIES  

Demonstrates Dependability:  

• Arrives to work on time according to Lightshare Behavioral Wellness & Recovery policies. 

• Uses leave time according to Lightshare Behavioral Wellness & Recovery policies. 

• Completes documentation/paperwork and projects within deadlines. 

Demonstrates Flexibility & Initiative:  

• Assumes additional responsibilities and a willingness to assist colleagues. 

• Works different shifts when necessary. 

• Recommends program changes and improvements. 

Demonstrates Teamwork:  

• Maintains an overall work attitude of cooperation and professionalism in all interactions with agency staff and  community professionals. 

• Attends and participates in required staff meetings and agency-wide committees. 

• Receptive to direction and feedback from supervisor 

Demonstrates Professionalism: 

• Conducts self in a professional manner with colleagues, peers, and persons served. 

• Recognizes the rights of persons served; and will protect persons served privacy at all times by following Lightshare Behavioral Wellness & Recovery, State, and Federal mandated privacy procedures and regulations.  

• Adheres to Lightshare Behavioral Wellness & Recovery Code of Ethics at all times. 

• Complies with all agency policies and procedures, laws, and regulations under which Lightshare operates.