(1239) Court-Based Care Coordinator (Internal Only)

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services; Texas; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Generous leave accruals

Evening hours as needed

Job summary

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services is seeking a Court-Based Care Coordinator based at the Williamson County Courthouse. This role focuses on expediting care, coordinating community-based services for individuals ordered into treatment, and collaborating with the Williamson County District Court Administration.

The successful candidate will apply knowledge of mental health, crisis services, and interagency collaboration to provide trauma-informed, person-centered care while balancing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human services field.
• Comprehensive knowledge of mental health diagnoses.
• 1 year of experience in community health care.
• 6 months of behavioral health care coordination.
• 3 months of experience with justice-based population.
• Strong written and verbal communication; proficient in Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for court-ordered individuals and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with judges, attorneys, jail-based care coordinators and jail diversions.
• Promote trauma-informed, person-centered services to justice-involved individuals.
• Work independently and as part of a team to balance caseloads.
• Maintain thorough documentation and advocate for clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Group facilitation

Data analysis

Multitasking/time management

Team collaboration

Independent work

TX Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Job Description

This position is open to current BTCS employees only. Under the direction of the Care Coordination and ClearPath Supervisor, with oversight from Director of Specialty Programs, this position will maintain a thorough understanding of local resources and protocols and strategies to expedite care. With daily support from the Williamson County Director for District Court Administration, this position will determine best approach and coordinate care of individuals ordered to, or recommended for, community-based services or ongoing treatment; coordinate plans with judges, attorneys, the Bluebonnet Trails Community Services (BTCS) Jail-Based Care Coordinators and Jail Diversion Specialists; and inform the court of the status of an individual court-ordered into treatment.

This position is open to current BTCS employees only. Under the direction of the Care Coordination and ClearPath Supervisor, with oversight from Director of Specialty Programs, this position will maintain a thorough understanding of local resources and protocols and strategies to expedite care. With daily support from the Williamson County Director for District Court Administration, this position will determine best approach and coordinate care of individuals ordered to, or recommended for, community-based services or ongoing treatment; coordinate plans with judges, attorneys, the Bluebonnet Trails Community Services (BTCS) Jail-Based Care Coordinators and Jail Diversion Specialists; and inform the court of the status of an individual court-ordered into treatment. The Court-Based Care Coordinator provides culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and person-centered services to Williamson County's justice-involved individuals who may be enrolled in specialty courts, such as the Williamson County Felony Mental Health Docket. This position works within and promotes an integrated holistic model for healthcare at BTCS, which is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic. The successful candidate possesses a passion and aptitude for working with individuals with chronic and severe mental illness, intellectual, developmental and/or substance use needs involved in the criminal justice system. Knowledge of the court processes, case management functions, substance use treatment, crisis services, community resources, and evidence-based practices in the mental health and criminal justice systems is required. This position necessitates innovative thinking, patience, resiliency, skills in advocacy, service coordination, mental health assessment and evaluation, clinical documentation, collaborative person-centered recovery planning and dual-diagnosis treatment. The Court-Based Care Coordinator effectively works independently and on a team; prioritizes needs under the direction of the Williamson County Director for District Court Administration; and is able to balance self-care while performing duties as assigned with a positive attitude. The position is onsite at the Williamson County Courthouse, and is scheduled for 40 hours, Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm. At times this position may require evening hours so a flexible schedule is required. Location: Williamson County. Hourly Salary Range: 21.46 - $28.71.

Differential Detail

• $1.00 per hour – 2 years previous experience
• Up to $4.00 per hour – BTCS Tenure
• $0.75 per hour – Bilingual
• $1.00 per hour – Associate or Advanced Licensure
• $0.50 per hour – LCDC

Join our dynamic and enthusiastic Team dedicated to continuously improving the health and independence of the persons we serve.

including our excellent benefits package and generous leave accruals.

CityWilliamson CountyCountyWilliamson CountyCredentialsMinimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human services field
• Comprehensive knowledge of mental health diagnoses
• 1 year of experience in the field of community health care
• 6 months of behavioral health care coordination
• 3 months of experience with justice-based population
• Ability to work as a member of a team as well as working independently
• Must demonstrate strong communication and documentation skills including excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to produce documents in Word and Excel
• Ability to lead and facilitate group processesAbility to analyze and interpret data
• Ability to handle multiple projects and work cooperatively with multiple teams and individuals to develop work plans and timed outcomes
• Must have a valid Texas Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate Licensure/Advanced License in Human Services field
• At least 1 year of experience with justice-based population
• Bilingual

Salary Amount$44,636.80 - $59,716.80/yearClosing DateOpen until filled