Forensics Coordinator
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, INCLawrenceburg, Indiana COORDINATOR OF FORENSIC SERVICES General Responsibilities In collaboration with the Division Directors, the Coordinator of Forensic Services will serve as a primary conduit of collaboration with Dearborn County Criminal Justice partnersThe coordinator will complete screenings and assessments of those in jail and work to help coordinate a warm handoff to CMHC services and other community services as neededQualifications Masters degree in mental health, addictions or related discipline and a minimum of five (5) years experience in addictions treatment requiredLicensed or license-eligible for the Indiana Licensed Clinical Addiction CounselorOther training consideredMinimum of two (2) years supervisory experience specific to the delivery of addictions services is preferredPrincipal Duties in Order of Relative Priority Weight 10% 1Administrative and Program Responsibilities 20% 2Direct Clinical Service Activities 20% 3Client Care Expectation 25% 4C & E Community Services 05% 5Emergency Services Activities 10% 6Staff Development Activities 05% 7Record Keeping Activities 05% 8Other Duties 1Administrative and Program Responsibilities Serves as primary communication and coordination with criminal justice partners Works to support a climate that is committed to there being many paths to recovery and trauma-informed competencySeeks to be a team member with Recovery Services leadership as well as all divisions in the agency to ensure correct services are identified for those who are incarceratedInitiates opportunity for clear communication with internal and external partnersCollaborates with agency leadership as needed to capture third-party fundingHelps identify treatment gaps and actively advocates for change pathsFacilitates and/or contributes to process improvement projects aimed at improving engagement, increasing admissions and retention, and improving access for patients with substance use disorders Ensures appropriate staff coverage, including volunteers and peer specialists for all aspects of programmingEnsures that staff members who provide recovery services are proficient in evidence-based practices and use their time efficientlyDevelops and delivers trainings and presentations on recovery services to consumers, family members, community residents, students, and others as neededWorks to ensure appropriate services and supports are developed and available to families and significant others as deemed appropriateAssures educational materials on recovery services are current and availableAssists with the planning, developing, and implementation of quality recovery services in accordance with agency goals and objectives and with external regulatory standardsWorks collaboratively with CMHC, Incstaff at all levels to develop appropriate service delivery systems, including policies and procedures related to the provision of Recovery ServicesWorks collaboratively with community stakeholders to develop appropriate service delivery systems, including policies and procedures related to the provision of Recovery ServicesCoordinates case finding efforts in collaboration with community stakeholders Serves as a consultant internally to CMHC staff regarding addiction services2Direct Clinical Services Interviews and evaluates clients, recommends diagnosis, and establishes treatment plans which define the goals, specific objectives, specific outcomes, and time frames for treatmentProvides individual, group, and family treatment and psycho educational programs as needed and assigned (with possibility of engagement in the SOMM program)Documents treatment and emergency contacts in accordance with agency policies and proceduresComplies with timelines of record keeping on an ongoing basisParticipates in the Clinical Supervision Program in accordance with the policies and proceduresComplies with CMHC policies and procedures regarding clinical supervision and clinical privileges3Client Care Expectations Meets the client care expectations requirements budgeted for the position4Consultation &Education Community Service Trains and educates community stakeholders, schools, justice, child welfare, etc.
, about CMHC, Incand Recovery ServicesDocuments Consultation and Education services provided in accordance with agency policies and proceduresAttends community meetings, including Local Coordinating Councils and activities as appropriate to position5Emergency Services Activities Serves on daytime and after-hour emergency services as assignedCompletes necessary paperwork accurately and efficiently in accordance with agency policies and procedures6Staff Development Activities Actively participates in the Center's Staff Development Programs by fulfilling identified items on the Individual Employee Development Plan (IEDP)Participates in multi-disciplinary staffingMay serve on Improving Organizational Performance Measurement Committees and other committees as assignedCompletes Bloodborne Pathogen/TB/Infection Control/Risk Management training at employment and annually thereafterAttends conferences, workshops, meetings, in-services, etcto enhance professional knowledge and development according to the need identified on the IEDPAttends full staff, team meetings, etcas appropriate to position7Record Keeping Activities Completes Electronic Health Records to ensure fair and accurate data collection for all aspects associated with providing care, and other purposes in accordance with agency policies and proceduresCompletes attendance reports, PTO requests, travel vouchers, staff development requests, employee self-evaluations, etcaccurately and efficiently in accordance with agency policies and procedures8Other Duties Performs other duties as assignedSupervisory Relationships Immediate Supervisor:
Division Director of Recovery Services Supervises:
Forensics Team as developed Job Relationships Promotion from:
Coordinator of Forensic Services BPromotion to:
Program Manager of Forensic Services Knowledge and Skill Required Trauma competency Knowledge of and experience with best practice models for substance use disorder prevention, intervention and treatmentKnowledge of and experience with brief treatment models of individual, family, and group psychotherapy techniquesDemonstrated sensitivity to cultural issues in a rural poverty areaProgram Development SkillsGrant Writing and Grant Management SkillsExperience in Recovery Services Programming at all levels of careExperience in crisis management protocolsSpecial Requirements for Position Extensive clinical addictions training and experience, LCAC preferred Credentials for clinical privileges as an independent practitioner for general and specialized privileges relevant to positionWillingness to travel on behalf of agency businessValid driver's license with a good driving recordWillingness to serve on after-hour emergency servicesOrientation New employees orienting to this position will use the following orientation modules:
G 1-18, GC 1-6 and O 1-3Job Classification E - 10 Recommended Skills Administration Assessments Business Process Improvement Clinical Works Community Mediation Consulting Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
, about CMHC, Incand Recovery ServicesDocuments Consultation and Education services provided in accordance with agency policies and proceduresAttends community meetings, including Local Coordinating Councils and activities as appropriate to position5Emergency Services Activities Serves on daytime and after-hour emergency services as assignedCompletes necessary paperwork accurately and efficiently in accordance with agency policies and procedures6Staff Development Activities Actively participates in the Center's Staff Development Programs by fulfilling identified items on the Individual Employee Development Plan (IEDP)Participates in multi-disciplinary staffingMay serve on Improving Organizational Performance Measurement Committees and other committees as assignedCompletes Bloodborne Pathogen/TB/Infection Control/Risk Management training at employment and annually thereafterAttends conferences, workshops, meetings, in-services, etcto enhance professional knowledge and development according to the need identified on the IEDPAttends full staff, team meetings, etcas appropriate to position7Record Keeping Activities Completes Electronic Health Records to ensure fair and accurate data collection for all aspects associated with providing care, and other purposes in accordance with agency policies and proceduresCompletes attendance reports, PTO requests, travel vouchers, staff development requests, employee self-evaluations, etcaccurately and efficiently in accordance with agency policies and procedures8Other Duties Performs other duties as assignedSupervisory Relationships Immediate Supervisor:
Division Director of Recovery Services Supervises:
Forensics Team as developed Job Relationships Promotion from:
Coordinator of Forensic Services BPromotion to:
Program Manager of Forensic Services Knowledge and Skill Required Trauma competency Knowledge of and experience with best practice models for substance use disorder prevention, intervention and treatmentKnowledge of and experience with brief treatment models of individual, family, and group psychotherapy techniquesDemonstrated sensitivity to cultural issues in a rural poverty areaProgram Development SkillsGrant Writing and Grant Management SkillsExperience in Recovery Services Programming at all levels of careExperience in crisis management protocolsSpecial Requirements for Position Extensive clinical addictions training and experience, LCAC preferred Credentials for clinical privileges as an independent practitioner for general and specialized privileges relevant to positionWillingness to travel on behalf of agency businessValid driver's license with a good driving recordWillingness to serve on after-hour emergency servicesOrientation New employees orienting to this position will use the following orientation modules:
G 1-18, GC 1-6 and O 1-3Job Classification E - 10 Recommended Skills Administration Assessments Business Process Improvement Clinical Works Community Mediation Consulting Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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