Mental Health Court Coordinator

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Job Summary

The Mental Health Court Coordinator is responsible for providing court coordination and resource linkage for clients with mental health and/or co-occurring disorders. The Mental Health Court Coordinator reports to the Clinical Director.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensures that accurate and current clinical records are maintained
• Provide resource linkage when needed.
• Assesses client’s presenting problems; develops, implements, and modifies, as necessary, client treatment plans.
• Facilitates Intensive and Adult Outpatient group therapy sessions in-person and via telehealth.
• Facilitates individual treatment sessions in-person and via telehealth as needed
• Maintains an active caseload and operates within scope of practice of credentials.
• Evaluates open cases with treatment team to provide proper crisis management and services.
• Possess a proficient knowledge base and understanding of alcohol/drug abuse and addiction as well as mental health and co-occurring disorders. Additionally, engage in continuing education on current alcohol/drug abuse trends, mental health and treatment information.
• Provide intake/readmission services.
• Provide crisis intervention/supportive services to clients as needed.
• Able to refer to clients to a higher level of care as needed.
• Assist in prioritizing problems and needs of clients, and able to explain programs/services.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, case documentation, treatment plans and other documents as needed and within scope of practice.
• Maintain and help with chart monitoring system, proficiency in TN WITS
• Communicates with Executive Director, Clinical Director, colleagues, community agencies, and court personnel as needed to coordinate work activities.
• Able to develop professional, helpful and effective relationships with clients.
• Able to conduct alcohol and drug assessments on adults and juveniles.
• Operates a computer, telephone system and fax machine to enter data, send documentation etc…
• Must work hours as scheduled with some evening availability.
• Attend conferences, meetings and training programs as needed/directed.
• Maintains confidentiality and a high ethical conduct regarding all client information in accordance with 42 CFR, Section 2 HIPAA Confidentiality Regulations.
• Other duties as assigned by Clinical Director

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Master’s degree in the behavioral health field, social work, counseling, psychology. Accompanied by work experience in the behavioral health field, as well as the criminal justice system.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Advanced knowledge and skills in care management for clients with mental health and/or co-occurring disorders or involved in the criminal justice system. Maturity and leadership qualities.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three (3) years within a behavioral health clinic, working knowledge of specialty (Recovery) courts (Mental Health, Drug Court, DUI and Veterans Treatment Court.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or a Licensed Master Level Social Worker (LMSW) with a minimum of three (3) years working within the behavioral health field interacting with the criminal justice system.

Additional Information

Benefits

How to Apply

Please email the Interim Executive Director at demetria@educareporgrams.org to apply.

Details

• Date Posted: March 11, 2025
• Type: Full-Time
• Job Function: Administrative
• Service Area: Social / Human Services