Forensic Community Support Team (CST) Professional

Description

Bring Your Passion.

The Forensic Community Support Team is a specialized program designed to support individuals who are involved in the legal system and living with significant mental health or co-occurring needs. It focuses on reducing recidivism, improving stability, and promoting successful community tenure through structured treatment, skill-building, and close collaboration with probation, courts, detention, and re-entry partners. The Forensic Community Support Team Therapist provides intensive behavioral health treatment, care coordination, and clinical guidance across office, community, and court settings while encouraging team members to bring their passion to the work, support meaningful change, and engage clients with purpose-driven care tailored to their individual needs.

Build Your Purpose.

As part of the Forensic Community Support Team, you support a program designed to help justice-involved adults manage behavioral-health needs and maintain stability in the community. This role centers on delivering focused clinical services, coordinating with legal and community partners, and ensuring continuity of care across settings. You help clients navigate complex systems, strengthen their functioning, and work toward improved outcomes through consistent treatment and structured support.

Position Highlights.

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• Provide Community Support Team services in alignment with clinical policy and program expectations.
• Complete face-to-face functional needs assessments using the DLA-20.
• Deliver intensive case management, care coordination, skills development, and advocacy.
• Support members as they navigate the criminal justice process, including attending court when appropriate.
• Build and maintain partnerships with mental health, substance use, housing, re-entry, probation, and court partners to ensure coordinated care.
• Communicate regularly with criminal justice contacts, with proper consent, to support engagement and share updates.
• Help members access short-term or transitional housing supports when needed.
• Work closely with peer support and nursing staff on medication support, health education, and overall recovery planning.
• Promote member stability by supporting goals related to housing, health, employment, and reduced criminal justice involvement.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation that reflects service delivery and adherence to program requirements.
• Participate in required meetings, including community and criminal justice collaboration efforts.

The above statements describe the general nature of work being performed and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

Location: Durham, NC

Compensation: $55,000

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field such as social work, psychology, counseling, sociology, criminal justice, or a related area is required.
• Meets North Carolina requirements for a Community Support Team Qualified Professional based on degree and experience is required.

• Certification / Licensure Requirements:
  • Must complete required program, criminal justice, and CST-specific trainings upon hire.
  • Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Grow with Us.

Come be part of an inclusive culture that values excellence, innovation, and discovery. As an organization, we have exciting opportunities to be forward-thinking leaders in our field. We want talented individuals to join us, examine our current operations, and create innovative solutions that will revolutionize and enhance the way we approach our work.

Beyond the engaging work, you'll also benefit from ncgCARE's competitive benefits package to support you and your loved ones, provide work/life balance, and invest in your future. The list below is for informational purposes only.

• Consumer-driven health plan coverage provided by Anthem
• Wellness: When you enroll in a medical plan, you get complete care support on your time through Sydney app (Anthem), with exclusive access to 24/7 access to licensed doctors, therapists, and psychiatrists.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Two dental plan options available through Delta Dental, so you can choose the level of coverage that fits your needs and budget.
• Affordable vision plan available through EyeMed to keep your eyes healthy and your vision sharp.
• An optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account to reimburse yourself on a pre-tax basis for child care.
• Generous paid time off
• 401k or Roth IRA Retirement Programs administered by Empower
• Financial planning and education services at no cost to you
• Educational Assistance (your position, date of hire and years of service determine your eligibility)

ncgCARE offers excellent compensation packages including a salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future. 

Equal opportunity employer: ncgCARE and each of its affiliated partners are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. 

We believe it’s important to create an inclusive workplace for everyone, so please reach out if you need an accommodation in the application or interview process as our goal is to create an environment where you are able to fully participate. You can contact us at hrteam@ncgcare.com. 

ncgCARE participates in the E-Verify program. Therefore, any employment with ncgCARE will also be contingent upon confirmation from the Social Security Administration (“SSA”) and/or the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) of your authorization to work in the United States. 

ncgCARE and all partner affiliates maintain a drug-free workplace. 

Salary : $55,000