Impactful Case Manager: Mental Health Court

Howard County Government; Maryland; On-site; USD 46,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

Howard County Government in Maryland is seeking an experienced case manager for the joint Circuit and District Mental Health Court (MHC). The role supports judicially supervised treatment plans for defendants with serious mental illness and requires coordinating referrals and reporting to the court.

The position is part-time but benefitted, with opportunities to collaborate with community providers and participate in program evaluation and grant management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, criminal justice, human/family services, counseling or related field.
• At least one year of related experience; equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred: three years of case management experience in social services, mental health, or addiction services.
• Valid driver's license and independent transportation.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Client Intake, Assessment, and Planning: facilitate transition from incarceration or hospitalization to community-based treatment; conduct intake screenings and risk assessments.
• Develop individualized case plans and coordinate referrals for treatment and ancillary services.
• Service Coordination and Participant Support: facilitate access to housing, education, health, legal and family services.
• Monitoring, Documentation, and Reporting: maintain case records and provide reports to the court.
• Collaboration and Professional Engagement: build relationships with community providers and participate in meetings.

Skills

Case management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Judgment / decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, criminal justice, human/family services, counseling or related field

Tools

Odyssey Case Management System

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Zoom

Job description

Howard County Government in Maryland is seeking an experienced case manager for the joint Circuit and District Mental Health Court (MHC). The role supports judicially supervised treatment plans for defendants with serious mental illness and requires coordinating referrals and reporting to the court.

The position is part-time but benefitted, with opportunities to collaborate with community providers and participate in program evaluation and grant management.