Justice-Involved Behavioral Health Navigator

Mohawk Opportunities Inc.

City of Albany (NY)

On-site

USD 67,000 - 82,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Mohawk Opportunities Inc. in Schenectady, NY seeks a Clinical Court Navigator to connect justice-involved individuals with mental health services, promote diversion, and support engagement in treatment.

The role provides supervision and training to peers, collaborates with behavioral health providers and criminal justice partners, and offers transportation support and person-centered, recovery-oriented services within a community setting.

Qualifications

Licensed and registered NYS LMSW/LCSW/LMHC.
Experience working with individuals living with a serious mental illness and unmet needs.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team within the mental health system of care.
Valid and insurable New York State driver’s license and ability to meet agency requirements for approved-driver status.
Must have reliable access to a personal vehicle for authorized business purposes; agency vehicles available.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial screenings to identify behavioral health needs and referrals, and assess whether a more comprehensive evaluation is indicated.
Connect individuals with appropriate mental health treatment services and community resources, including SPOA, FACT teams, INSET, case management, SOS, and other services.
Facilitate communication among individuals, behavioral health providers, criminal justice stakeholders, state agencies, and community partners.
Provide participants with basic information regarding the court process and explain commonly used court terminology.
Connect individuals with resources addressing basic and health-related social needs and assist with applications for social service benefits.
Provide training, education, and consultation to stakeholders regarding navigator services and available resources.
Coordinate with the NYS OMH Diversion Center regarding operations and barriers and opportunities for improvement.
Engage individuals in a respectful, person-centered, recovery-oriented manner that promotes dignity and self-determination.
Safely access all areas including locations on stairs and multiple levels; transportation for individuals using agency vehicles or personal vehicle.