POS# 2026 LEAD FORENSIC CASE MANAGER

Center For Life Resources; Brownwood, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Aflac insurance

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Center For Life Resources in Brownwood, Texas, seeks a Lead Forensic Case Manager to supervise and coordinate services for individuals involved with criminal justice and forensic behavioral health systems. The role functions as a working lead for forensic activities, coordinating with jails, CSCD, courts, LMHAs and partners to ensure continuity of care and timely interventions.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a human services field is required; licensed RNs are eligible, a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a Human Services field such as psychology, sociology, social work, rehabilitation, counseling, or related areas.
• Licensed Registered Nurses are eligible for this position.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily Jail Match activities and follow up.
• Facilitate continuity of care coordination with LMHAs and community partners.
• Provide jail-based screening when needed.
• Oversee forensic cases involving CSCD, court conditions, and NGRI proceedings.
• Track court-related requirements and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Verbal and written English

Collaborative

Data/documentation

Process adherence

Crisis intervention

EHR systems

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Services-related field

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

Job description

LEAD FORENSIC CASE MANAGER

Location: Brownwood, Texas, United States

Are you passionate about helping others achieve goals that may seem out of reach? Are you seeking a challenging yet deeply rewarding career where your primary focus is on enhancing the quality of life for individuals and families? If so, we have an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated Lead Forensic Case Manager to join our team.

At Center for Life Resources, we put family first and are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. This is your chance to be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team and begin building a fulfilling and impactful career.

Details

• Department: Forensic
• Full time—(Monday through Friday; 8 AM – 5PM)
• Position #: 2026
• Salary: DOEE&Q

Benefits

• Paid Time Off—beginning at 16 hours per month
• Paid Holidays—13 per calendar year
• 457 Employee paid with up to a 2% center match
• Health Insurance—company paid
• Life Insurance—company paid
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Aflac Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Director of Forensic Services or designee, the Lead Forensic Case Manager provides direct services, coordination, and operational support for individuals involved with criminal justice and forensic behavioral health systems.

This position serves as a working lead for assigned forensic activities and coordinates services among Center for Life Resources staff, jails, Community Supervision and Corrections Departments (CSCD), courts, other Local Mental Health Authorities (LMHAs), and community partners.

Primary responsibilities include coordinating daily Jail Match activities, assigning and monitoring follow-up, facilitating continuity-of-care coordination with other LMHAs, and providing jail-based screening when needed.

The position also oversees identified forensic cases involving CSCD, bond conditions, and Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) proceedings through supplemental client contact, monitoring barriers or changes in stability, coordinating with case managers and participating in case reviews or treatment planning.

Role will also track court-related requirements, assist with court or supervision update provision, as well as stakeholder communications.

The position provides coordination and support to staff managing forensic cases, works to identify unresolved needs or concerns for forensic purposes, completes related documentation, field-based services, and other forensic initiatives as assigned.

Competencies

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse individuals, interdisciplinary teams, and systems.
• Proficient in accurately and objectively recording data and documentation.
• Ability to follow established service implementation processes to meet the needs of individuals served and adhere to funding source requirements.
• Skilled in emergency and crisis intervention techniques.
• Proficient in the use of computers and electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a Human Services-related field such as:
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Social Work
  • Rehabilitation
  • Counseling
  • Human Growth and Development
  • Gerontology
  • Special Education
  • Educational Psychology
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Early Childhood Intervention
• Licensed Registered Nurses are also eligible for this position
• Valid Driver’s License required