Forensic Competency Restoration Clinician

Chapter 13 Trustee Middle District of Alabama; Sanford, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

Aspire Health Partners seeks a Competency Restoration Specialist to provide behavioral health interventions to justice-involved clients who require support in regaining legal competency. You will deliver structured education on court processes, support psychiatric stabilization, and coordinate care with courts, attorneys, and treatment teams.

You will complete assessments, maintain clinical documentation, and contribute to individualized treatment plans in a compassionate, client-centered

Qualifications

• Licensure in a mental health field with eligibility for licensure in Florida.
• Experience providing forensic/competency restoration services is preferred.
• Strong clinical documentation and EHR proficiency required.
• Experience collaborating with courts, attorneys, and treatment teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide competency restoration education on court processes and courtroom roles.
• Conduct biopsychosocial and risk assessments to inform treatment plans.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions to support symptom stabilization and legal understanding.
• Coordinate services with courts, attorneys, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in EHRs.
• Participate in treatment planning, team meetings, and discharge planning.
• Advocate for client needs while maintaining ethical and regulatory standards.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation when needed.
• Educate clients and families on recovery resources and relapse prevention.
• Engage in ongoing professional development in forensic behavioral health.

Skills

Forensic mental health assessment

Competency restoration education

Clinical documentation/EHR proficiency

Risk assessment & management

Motivational interviewing

Crisis intervention & de-escalation

Knowledge of criminal justice & court

Treatment planning & case management

Group and individual counseling

Interdisciplinary team collaboration

Education

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or eligibility

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or eligibility

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) or eligibility

Psychologist license (Psy.D./Ph.D.) or supervision-eligible

Crisis Prevention/Intervention certification (preferred)

CPR/First Aid certification (preferred)

Job description

Aspire Health Partners seeks a Competency Restoration Specialist to provide behavioral health interventions to justice-involved clients who require support in regaining legal competency. You will deliver structured education on court processes, support psychiatric stabilization, and coordinate care with courts, attorneys, and treatment teams.

You will complete assessments, maintain clinical documentation, and contribute to individualized treatment plans in a compassionate, client-centered