Impactful Forensic Competency Restoration Provider

ReDiscover; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ReDiscover, a mission-driven non-profit in Missouri, seeks a Forensic Competency Restoration Provider to join the Diversion & Intervention Services team. You will coordinate services for individuals with mental health or substance use challenges in collaboration with law enforcement, courts, and community providers.

Responsibilities include competency restoration, case management, and seamless communication with partners to reduce court involvement and promote continuity of care for clients

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a social science related discipline as defined by the Missouri Department of Mental Health.
• Minimum two years of case management related experience.
• Valid automobile driver's license and reliable vehicle.
• Ability to work in secure environment and abide by JCDC rules.
• Working knowledge of assessment and treatment of behavioral health conditions.
• Excellent customer service with a recovery focus.
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in typing and use of email.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with defendants, JCDC staff and leadership, courts, judges, law enforcement, prosecutors, public defenders, and community-based treatment providers.
• Provide competency restoration and behavioral health services using evidence-based practices for defendants designated as Incompetent to Proceed.
• Coordinate services and maintain ongoing communication with the Forensic Mobile Team and Jail Service Providers.
• Connect individuals with resources upon release and provide case management to promote continuity of care.
• Participate in meetings, trainings, webinars, and professional development related to forensic behavioral health services.
• Attend meetings to support coordination between the Department of Mental Health and Jackson County Detention Center.

Skills

Case management experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy (Word, Excel)

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ReDiscover, a mission-driven non-profit in Missouri, seeks a Forensic Competency Restoration Provider to join the Diversion & Intervention Services team. You will coordinate services for individuals with mental health or substance use challenges in collaboration with law enforcement, courts, and community providers.

Responsibilities include competency restoration, case management, and seamless communication with partners to reduce court involvement and promote continuity of care for clients