Forensic Case Manager

Forensic Case Manager EAC Network, a not-for-profit social service agency that empowers, assists, and cares for over 62,888 people in need through 100 programs across Long Island and NYC, seeks a Forensic Case Manager to work full time for its Bronx Mental Health Diversion Program. The Forensic Case Manager is a non-exempt position paying $25 per hour at 35 hours per week. The work schedule is Monday- Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM and the office is located in Bronx, NY. The role reports to the Program Director. Primary Purpose of Job: The Forensic Case Manager provides screening, treatment planning, case management, and court reporting of eligible substance abusing and/or mentally ill (co-occurring) clients. Principal Duties & Responsibilities: Act as liaison to the courts and correctional facilities. Provide screening services within the judicial system for clients with evidence of mental illness and involved with alcohol or substance use in order to ascertain appropriate treatment. Following a comprehensive screening works with supervision to initiate referrals to a mental health, substance use, or alcohol facility and accompanies and/or arranges transportation for clients to the appropriate facility when necessary. Assist clients in applying for and receiving public and private benefits. Maintain case documentation available for review by supervision at any time, i.e. client records, including progress notes and all other relevant information to assist clients and to comply with program requirements. Maintain a caseload of clients and monitor their participation in the treatment program through case management appointments, reviewing progress reports, and conferencing cases with treatment personnel and the court. Prepare and present written and oral status reports to the court in a timely manner regarding client's progress. Investigate and recommend supportive services for clients. Conduct toxicology testing on clients of the Program as needed. Timely visits to treatment and correctional facilities. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required: Minimum of an Bachelors degree in criminal justice, social work, counseling, forensic psychology, psychology, sociology, or criminology (Masters degree preferred) and/or a significant combination of education and experience in mental health, substance use or criminal justice or a helping profession with at least 2 years of prior experience working in intervention programs with criminal justice involved participants. Good communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to work cooperatively with treatment and criminal justice systems. Must be proficient in computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, Microsoft Office applications, calendar, and email and/or database software necessary to perform work assignments.

Created: 2024-11-02