Forensic Case Manager

Lakeview Center; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeview Center is looking for a Forensic Case Manager to support individuals with mental illness in the criminal justice system. The role involves advocacy, case management, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance the quality of life for those served while ensuring compliance with judicial standards. Successful candidates will hold a relevant degree and have experience in mental health services.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Telehealth Services

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of full-time experience working with adults experiencing mental illness.
• Eligibility for Adult Case Manager enrollment by the State of Florida.
• CBHCM certification within six months.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assist individuals in the criminal justice system with mental illness.
• Ensure compliance with judicial requirements for individuals under supervision.
• Provide integrated mental health and substance abuse services.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Advocacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, criminal justice, or related field

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About Lakeview Center

Lakeview Center provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adults and children with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol dependencies and intellectual disabilities. Across Northwest Florida, our services range from residential treatment to outpatient counseling, psychiatry, trauma care, treatments for substance misuse and 24/7 support for those with serious mental illnesses. Learn more at Careers – Lakeview Center (elakeviewcenter.org).

Overview

About Lakeview Center

Lakeview Center provides comprehensive behavioral health care to adults and children with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol dependencies and intellectual disabilities. Across Northwest Florida, our services range from residential treatment to outpatient counseling, psychiatry, trauma care, treatments for substance misuse and 24/7 support for those with serious mental illnesses. Learn more at Careers – Lakeview Center (elakeviewcenter.org).

About LCI With Benefits

Medical

• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Term Life
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account
• Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accident Insurance
• Group Critical Illness Insurance
• Individual Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Discount Program
• Teladoc
  
  

Overview

The Forensic Case Manager is responsible for monitoring and assisting individuals involved in the criminal justice system who exhibit serious impairment due to mental illness. The focus of the position is on serving individuals under court supervision adjudicated Incompetent to Proceed or Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity consistent with Florida Statute 3.212 and Rules of Criminal Procedure 916. The Forensic Case Manager’s goal is to enhance the independence, autonomy and quality of life of the individual served, while ensuring compliance with all judicial requirements to ensure public safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college with a major in counseling, social work, psychology, criminal justice, rehabilitation, special education, health education, or a related human services field (a related human services field is one in which major course work includes the study of human behavior and development).
• Must have a minimum of two years of full time or equivalent experience working with adults experiencing mental illness.
• Must be eligible for enrollment as an Adult Case Manager by the State of Florida.
• Must be a Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager (CBHCM) through the Florida Certification Board within six (6) months of start date
• Must have knowledge of available resources in the service area for adults with mental illness.
• Must have knowledge of and comply with state and federal statutes, rules and policies that effect the target population.
• Must be able to travel locally to clients’ homes, training locations and other locations as necessary.
• Must be able to provide individualized, integrated mental health, substance abuse and co-occurring services to meet the needs of individuals served and their families.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work within the guidelines established in the policies and procedures of the agency and program.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with multidisciplinary staff.
• Ability to recognize signs and symptoms of abuse.
• Ability to effectively relate to a variety of individuals, including persons living with a mental illness and/or substance use disorder, persons with developmental disabilities, family members of persons served, and co-workers.
• Ability to problem solve and advocate for persons served.
• Ability to provide services in home, correctional institutions, and non-traditional locations in the community to properly ensure individuals needs are met.
• Must be able to pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license from the state in which you reside, a good driving record and be insurable under the corporate policy.
• Must complete state of Florida required training per Chapter 916 Florida Statute– to include Competency Restoration Training and Forensic Specialist and Diversion Training.
  
  

Compensation

Salary range for this position is $20.2255 to $21.8558 per hour. Salary is based on experience.

To Apply:

Interested applicants please visit https://www.lifeviewgroup.org/careers-overview and complete the on-line application. If you require additional assistance, please call Human Resources at 850-495-3512.

LifeView Group, Inc.is an Equal Opportunity employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Drug Free Workplace Employer, DRUG TESTING REQUIRED

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