BENEFITS:
21 days paid time off (PTO) per year
3 mental health days per year
12 paid holidays per year
health, dental, vision, life insurance
403(b) retirement plan
student loan forgiveness plan eligibility
growth opportunities
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for identifying, tracking, monitoring and coordinating mental health and/or substance abuse services for individuals at risk of being adjudicated under Statute 916.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
This position requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in the field of counseling, social work, psychology or a related human services field with a minimum of one (1) year of experience in a mental health related field.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITES:
Identifies, tracks, and monitors mental health consumer in the criminal justice system who have been adjudicated under Chapter 916 F.S. as incompetent to proceed or not guilty by reason of insanity, or at risk of being adjudicated.
Reviews circuit court dockets daily to identify scheduled competency hearings or trials where insanity is intended to be used for a defense.
Attends hearings or trials when possible to determine resolution.
Facilitates and documents consumer’s movement through the complexities of the criminal justice system through on-going communication with public defenders, state attorneys, judges, clerks and state (DC&F) forensic personnel.
Tracks commitment orders from court to clerk’s office, to DC&F forensic personnel.
Facilitates, monitors and documents consumers involvement with mental health treatment at all points in the criminal justice system.
Maintains on-going communication with jail medical and mental health staff to identify inmates in need of ongoing psychiatric treatment (psychotropic medications).
Maintains at least monthly contact with consumer’s treatment team at forensic facilities and visits each consumer every quarter for a face-to-face interview.
When a consumer is released into the community on a conditional release order, monitors compliance with the terms of that release and reports to the court as required in the release.
Makes a monthly face-to-face contact with all consumers on conditional release.
Documents on-going communication with community case managers to ensure continuity of care for consumers as they move in and out of the criminal justice system.
Communicates with family members, with appropriate authorization regarding consumers’ status in criminal justice system.
Complies with all provisions of the regional operating procedure for Forensic Specialist.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Assures SALs are completed appropriately and turned in on a daily basis.
Assures proper chart management, storage and accountability per CBH standards.
Assures accurate and timely case documentation per funding sources.
Consistently documents in a concise, legible manner with approved and appropriate abbreviations and terms.
Maintains established caseload
Prepares monthly forensic caseload status report, in accordance with regional forensic procedures.
Other duties as assigned
FIRST STEP COMPETENCIES:
Demonstrates Dependability:
Arrives to work on time according to FSOS policy
Uses leave time according to FSOS policy
Completes documentation/paperwork and projects within deadlines
Demonstrates Flexibility & Initiative:
Assumes additional responsibilities and a willingness to assist colleagues
Works different shifts when necessary
Recommends program changes and improvements
Demonstrates Teamwork:
Maintains an overall work attitude of cooperation and professionalism in all interactions with agency staff and community professionals
Attends and participates in required staff meetings and agency-wide committees
Receptive to direction and feedback from supervisor
Demonstrates Professionalism:
Conducts self in professional manner with colleagues, peers, and clients
Recognizes the rights of clients; and will protect client’s privacy at all times by following FSOS State, and Federal mandated privacy procedures and regulations
Adheres to FSOS Code of Ethics at all times
Complies with all agency policies and procedures, laws, and regulations under which First Step operates
First Step of Sarasota, Inc. (FSOS) is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We are dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our staff and clients. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees. FSOS also conducts pre-employment drug screening (to include medical marijuana) as a Drug Free Workplace pursuant to the Drug Free Workplace Program under Florida's Workers' Compensation Law.