Forensic Case Manager

MHA promotes mental health and total wellness for individuals facing challenges associated with mental illness and addiction recovery. We increase community awareness while enhancing mental well-being through advocacy, education, prevention, treatment, and services.

MHA is seeking a full-time Forensic Case Manager to join our Collaborative Justice Services! Be a part of the team that makes a difference in the lives of our consumers. 

Benefits of working at the Mental Health Association: 

• Joining the staff of supportive and team-oriented individuals
• MHA is an approved site for the New Jersey Behavioral Healthcare Provider Loan Redemption Program.
• Excellent benefits package available 
• Retention Incentive provided after completion of 6-month anniversary 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field, with three years’ experience in mental health and substance abuse disorders required. Bachelor’s degree and experience in forensic psychology preferred.
• A genuine desire for forensic services and comfort in moving about in the court, county jail system, and the community.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holiday hours.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities:

• Provide effective discharge planning, linkage, and referral to community resources for mentally ill offenders enrolled in the Morris County Prosecutor’s Mental Health Diversion Program following release from the county correctional system and jail diversion from local municipalities, as well as to the consumer residing in the community upon enrollment. Service includes the provision of holiday, weekend, and on-call coverage as assigned.
• Facilitation of access to appropriate services, including transportation to services and activities as necessary and application for and receipt of all applicable public entitlement.
• Coordination and integration of services from multiple providers when the client is discharged from the county jail system. 
• This responsibility may include the coordination of meetings of the client’s service providers in the community.
• Monitoring of service delivery to meet a client’s changing needs and advocacy as necessary.
• Direct Care Staff must meet all expected productivity levels regarding direct service provision to consumers.
• Identifying client resource gaps and problems of service delivery and providing direct service support to the client’s natural support system, including family, friends, employers, and self-help groups.
• Record keeping as required by funding sources through the electronic clinical record software and/or accreditation agencies, including developing and implementing a discharge plan and completing other documentation as required.
• Must meet all expected productivity levels regarding direct service provision to consumers. Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director

Annual Base Rate: $45,650

Reports to
Program Director, Criminal Justice Services
 

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Fully paid medical coverage for eligible staff.
Generous 401(k) match.
Plentiful Paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal and Sick time.

MHAEM is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is MHAEM’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Salary : $45,650