Forensic Program Coordinator
JEFFERSON BLOUNT ST CLAIR MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY
Summary
Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm; on call as needed to support the needs of the recipients
Job description
Normal Work Hours/Days
Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm; on call as needed to support the needs of the recipients
Primary Job Functions
- Serve as liaison with Courts, ADMH facilities and legal staff, ADMH administration, JBS programs, and other social service agencies relative to the NGRI population.
- Attend scheduled court hearings and offer required testimony of the progress, or lack thereof, of the Forensic recipients to the appropriate courts.
- Provide therapeutic services (i.e. individual therapy; group therapy, crisis management, family therapy, etc.) to the assigned Forensic recipients.
- Provide pre-discharge and pre-placement interviews to recipients at state hospitals who have an NGRI status. Work with placement team on NGRI admissions into the residential program.
- Manage NGRI recipients to ensure they are in the best possible Court approved living arrangement and report to the appropriate Court when behaviors/actions make it necessary.
- Maintain tracking system for recipients in residential programming and the community who have an NGRI status. Provide regular updates of NGRI reports to supervisor, Associate Director, and Executive Director.
- Oversee the assignment of all circuit court hearings for JBS recipients with NGRI status. Notify staff and the recipient of said hearings in a timely manner.
- Supervise forensic case managers
- Prepare and submit quarterly progress reports on assigned NGRI recipients to the appropriate judge in an accurate and timely manner.
- Demonstrates efficiency and competency in use of EHR.
- Performs special projects, as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a human service-related field such as counseling or social work. License or license eligible individuals preferred.
- Ability to self- motivate, self- monitor, and self- initiate to complete required tasks.
- Some knowledge of terminology consistent with legal, judicial, criminal, and court actions and proceedings.
- Previous experience working with a forensic population or in a forensic setting preferred.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in a human service-related field such as counseling or social work
- License or license eligible individuals preferred
- Ability to self-motivate, self-monitor, and self-initiate to complete required tasks
- Some knowledge of terminology consistent with legal, judicial, criminal, and court actions and proceedings
- Previous experience working with a forensic population or in a forensic setting preferred
Company overview
The Jefferson Blount St Clair Mental Health Authority is a regional government agency responsible for coordinating and providing comprehensive mental health services across Jefferson, Blount, and St. Clair counties in Alabama. As a public mental health authority, it operates under state regulations to ensure accessible mental health care for residents in its service area. The organization typically oversees a range of services including crisis intervention, outpatient counseling, substance abuse treatment, case management, and community-based support programs. These authorities play a crucial role in bridging the gap between state mental health policies and local community needs, often working with various healthcare providers, social service agencies, and community organizations to create integrated care systems. The authority focuses on serving vulnerable populations, including individuals with serious mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders, while also providing prevention and early intervention services to promote community mental wellness.