Outpient Foren Comp Coord

DC Department of Human Resources; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The DC Department of Human Resources is hiring an Outpatient Forensic Competency Coordinator in Washington, DC. This role involves managing and coordinating services for court-ordered competency evaluations and restoration for adults. The incumbent will lead program meetings, ensure communication with various agency partners, and uphold documentation standards.

Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree in behavioral or social science and have relevant clinical experience. A current D.C. license as a Qualified Practitioner is also required. The position includes a permanent appointment and offers a structured workweek.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed a four-year course of study in behavioral or social science or related discipline.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
• Incumbent must be licensed as a Qualified Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative direction for the outpatient competency program.
• Coordinate services and communicate with agency partners.
• Conduct weekly administrative team meetings.

Skills

Clinical direction

Communication and collaboration

Program management

Data analysis

Competency restoration

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral or social science

Job description

Overview

The incumbent of this position serves as an Outpatient Forensic Competency Coordinator for the Department of Behavioral Health, Forensic Services Division. Responsible for providing administrative direction and program coordination for a comprehensive outpatient competency program that provides Court-ordered competency evaluations and restoration services for adults in the District of Columbia. Responsible for scheduling and coordination of services, timely and consistent communication with relevant agency partners, and maintenance of documentation and records. Facilitates communication and collaboration with agency partners, including Core Service Agencies, D.C. Superior Court, Pretrial Service Agency, and attorneys. Leads weekly administrative team meetings to discuss program updates and address barriers to service delivery. Responsible for program data collection and tracking, performing data analyses, and generating reports. Provides individual and group competency restoration services and maintains relevant clinical documentation. Exercises leadership in making program recommendations for allocation of resources and program improvements, and in reviewing quality of services provided.

Details

This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by SEM and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through an automatic payroll deduction.

Area of Consideration: Open to the Public

Duration of Appointment: Permanent

Tour of Duty: 8:15 a.m. – 4:45 p.m., Monday – Friday

First Screening: July 3, 2026, And Every Two Weeks Thereafter

Work Location: 35 K Street, N.E., Washington, DC 20002

Qualifications Requirement
Applicants must have successfully completed a four (4) year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a Bachelors or higher degree which involved major study in behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position; combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavior or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field; or four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. This position requires one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.

Licensure Requirements
Incumbent must be credentialed, privileged, and possess a current, permanent, full and unrestricted D.C. license as a Qualified Practitioner includes psychiatrist, psychologist, LICSW, Advanced Practice RN, RN, or LPC.

Work Experience
One (1) or more years of experience providing clinical direction in planning, managing, and coordinating a comprehensive competency program.

Work Environment
The work in the office and in the community. May be required to perform competency restoration in the DC Jail or at a DYRS facility. Some degree of hazard is present in working with individuals who have a history of mental illness and involvement with the criminal justice system. The work environment may include travel to the DC Jail or DYRS facility in order to facilitate competency restoration groups.

Criminal Background Check and Physical
THIS POSITION REQUIRES A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND PHYSICAL

Residency Point (JOBS FOR D.C. RESIDENTS AMENDMENT ACT OF 2007)
A person applying for a position in the Career Service, Educational Service, Management Supervisory Service, a line attorney position in the Legal Service (series 905), or an attorney position in the Excepted Service (series 905) who is a bona fide District resident AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION for the position may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

EEO Statement
The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.