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Position Summary
The Case Manager will be responsible for identifying, screening, motivating, and monitoring clients in the Mental Health Court Program, as well as connecting them with appropriate mentors and services and sharing bimonthly information updates with the Mental Health Court team. The Case Manager will conduct interviews with clients, collect information and complete documentation, monitor client progress, refer clients for service and other duties as assigned. The principal focus of this role is to provide close supervision of the participants on their caseload to ensure treatment compliance and progress while making changes in level of care when required. Frequent communication and/or contact with treatment providers is a primary part of the caseload. This is a grant-funded position until 08/31/2023 with renewal possible. Job Description
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Interview clients, collect and complete documentation needed for eligibility and referral
Collect grant data as required
Assist clients with problem solving and resolution, serve as an advocate for the client, develop a treatment plan from the information provided during the assessment and make the appropriate level of care referral, and revise as needed with appropriate changes in level of care
Coordinate all services including treatment, social services, housing, education, vocational training, medical, psychiatric, and legal to ensure that the participant meets all criteria for phase movement and graduation
For those clients in residential treatment settings, maintain at least weekly contact with the participant and treatment provider. For those clients in outpatient treatment settings, maintain at least monthly contact with the participant and treatment provider. Collect and review Treatment Reports from treatment providers on a weekly basis
Coordinate with service agencies, organizations and vendors to provide appropriate services and make appropriate level of care referral to social service, education, and/or health agencies as needed
Enter data into Mental Health Court DIMS database in a timely manner
Participate in professional development as available and appropriate
Participate as a team member during biweekly staffing meetings and court settings and ensure effective communications among/between all stakeholders
Assist in administrative tasks as needed to support Mental Health Court services
Act as the mental health liaison between courts, jail and local mental health authority; conduct court advocacy with prosecutors, defense attorneys and judges
Assist with outreach efforts to the local communities
Carry out all assignments designated by the Director of Specialty Courts and complete other duties as assigned.
Regular attendance and timeliness are required

EDUCATION:
Required:

Bachelor"s degree in social services, chemical dependency, criminal justice or closely related field

Preferred:

Licensed as LCDC, LPC, LMSW or other related field (intern license considered)

SKILLS ~ EXPERIENCE:
Required:

At least two (2) years of experience in social services, chemical dependency, criminal justice or closely related field preferred
Must have valid Texas Driver"s License
Must be eligible for security clearance to court facilities
Ability to deal effectively with clients, the public, McLennan County employees and elected officials
General knowledge of social services agencies in the community and the services they offer; Ability to and coordinate with partnering agencies within the community to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Familiar with DSM-V
Familiar with recovery-oriented systems of care approach
Skilled in determining client needs and aiding clients; interviewing techniques; problem solving and decision-making
Ability to keep accurate notes and records and enter criteria into specialized database
Ability to complete assignments within tight deadlines and under high-pressure circumstances
Strong computer, management and organizational skills as well as interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to prepare and present clear, concise and comprehensive reports
Ability to obtain information through interviews and to testify in court proceedings if requested
Ability to organize and prioritize workload to manage cases efficiently; Ability to adjust to workload changes and work under stress to meet deadlines; work effectively and courteously under high-pressure circumstances and demonstrate sound, mature judgment in use of human and financial resources

All Employees
o Must be committed to achieving excellence in assigned duties, always in service of the county and community
o Must have ability to earn and keep the trust of fellow employees and the community at large
o Must be approachable and ready to help fellow employees and the general public

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to work under time pressures to meet deadlines; the employee must frequently change tasks, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, and work closely with others as part of a team. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to find, handle, or feel objects, reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel

HOURS / SPECIAL CONDITIONS: This is a grant-funded position until 08/31/2023 with renewal possible. The position schedule is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. Disclaimer
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
DISCLAIMER: McLennan County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudications in the past seven years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records, and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.

Job Type: Full-time

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