Criminal Justice Case Manager

Job Number: 470 Location : Midland Supervises : N FLSA : Non-Exempt Division : MH Salary : $20.65 per hour. Sign on bonus may be available. Shift : M-F 8am - 5pm; may require a flexible work schedule; Assigned work hours may change as the needs of the agency and clients change Driving required : Y Travel required : Y Settings : office, field POSITION SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE The Criminal Justice Case Manager is responsible for the successful implementation of the Texas Correctional Office for Offenders with Medical and Mental Impairments (TCOOMMI) program. This position coordinates with and maintain positive relationships with local law enforcement, the judiciary, and family members or offenders with serious mental illness to ensure the implementation of successful Jail Diversion program. The Criminal Justice Case Manager provides case management to clients in the TCOOMMI program, including coordination of services and monitoring of mental health treatment needs of individuals who are on probation or parole. This position works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Education Required: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in psychology, social work, medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, human growth and development, physician assistance, gerontology, special education, educational psychology, early childhood education or early childhood intervention or a bachelor's degree with at least 30 hours of coursework in the previous fields. Experience Required: At least 1 year experience working in mental health field preferred. Registration, Certification, Licensure or other Qualifications Required: Must maintain a valid Texas Driver's license, auto liability insurance and a driving record acceptable to PermiaCare's insurance requirements. Required to pass criminal history and background checks as well as pre-employment drug screen. Must obtain QMHP certification within 6 months of hire. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as a member of the treatment team, coordinating and providing services as needed. Maintain compliance with all rules of TCOOMMI. Provide initial screening to determine priority population by conducting an intake interview and appropriate assessment to gather required information within required timeframes. Complete crisis screening to determine level of risk. Complete referrals to internal/external resources as needed. Develop person centered recovery plans based on patient needs and preferences. Provide required monthly face to face hours of direct service. Monitor patient requirements within TRR model to ensure required services are offered and provided per UM guidelines and HHSC performance contract. Utilize a variety of skills training in conjunction with IMR and may utilize the following intervention strategies: instruction, positive feedback, repetition, role play, behavioral reversal, in-vivo practice and coaching. Meet unit performance measures or targets. Maintain assigned caseload of individuals with mental illness. Coordinate services to designated caseload. Enter accurate and appropriate documentation of services within timeframe required. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive records and treatment information, client files and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA, laws, rules and regulations, and established procedures. Maintain regular and reliable physical on-site attendance. Regular attendance, dependability, and promptness are required for the scheduled work day 100% of the time, to ensure consistency and completeness of program's processes. Comply with the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation policy and reporting requirements. Adhere to the Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior policy requirements. Establish and maintain effective work relationships with individuals served and their families, supervisors, co-workers and visitors by demonstrating cooperative, courteous and respectful behavior at all times. Communicate regularly with supervisor. Open and process mail/email in a timely manner. Answer phone, collect phone messages and respond to requests timely and accurately. Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations. Perform all work functions and interactions using a trauma informed approach. Display professionalism when representing PermiaCare and the program in the co