Mental Health Court Case Manager at Greater Nashua Mental Health

Nashua, New Hampshire, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental Health, Case Management, Substance Use Disorders, Criminal Justice, Communication, Collaboration, Documentation, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Microsoft Office, Crisis Intervention, Illness Education, Recovery Interventions, Resource Linking, Assessment, Group Facilitation

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description Greater Nashua Mental Health is looking for a Mental Health Case Manager to join our team! The Mental Health Court Case Manager provides high-quality, evidence-based case management services to justice-involved adults with severe mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and other co-occurring disorders. Supports participant compliance with court requirements. Delivers illness education and recovery interventions tailored to address criminogenic needs and promote diversion from the legal system into long-term recovery and serves as a liaison between treatment providers, legal professionals, and the courts by communicating treatment recommendations, participation, and progress, while supporting individuals in achieving stability and meaningful recovery. Duties & Responsibilities: Completes Case Management Assessment with assigned participants upon intake and on a regularly schedule basis, utilizing assessments to develop plans to address barriers to treatment and make progress towards treatment goals. Works collaboratively with clients and providers to ensure connection to appropriate level of care and helps to navigate supports. Monitors and reports up-to-date information on the status of each assigned participant, including compliance with Mental Health Court requirements toward a Case Plan goals at weekly Mental Health Court staff meeting or via email and phone. Monitors multiple domains which impact mental health, including but not limited to housing, transportation, and vocational services. Links and refers clients to needed resources outside of the mental health center, including but not limited to medical, educational, and social services. Works as part of an integrated team and communicates with colleagues, collateral contacts, supervisors, etc. regarding client care. Provides a combination of direct and indirect case management services. Provides individual and group Enhanced Illness Management and Recovery (EIMR) services. Maintain at least one active weekly EIMR group. Attend weekly EIMR group supervision. Completes documentation within 3 business days (with first day being date of service/completion). Serves as a court liaison sharing pertinent information related to treatment plans, changes to plan, and participation. Obtaining and maintaining current Releases of Information are on file for any communication with 3rd parties, including legal professionals/court. Attend weekly Mental Health Court sessions as well as attendance at all required court hearings as assigned. Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice or related field Knowledge of mental health conditions and substance use disorders. Knowledge of city and state community resources. Knowledge of criminal justice involved population and court system. Ability to work with diverse populations. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Email, Word, EXCEL). Strong collaborating skills, and an ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to multitask and be flexible with regard to workload and assignments.

Responsibilities

The Mental Health Court Case Manager provides case management services to justice-involved adults with severe mental health conditions. Responsibilities include monitoring participant compliance with court requirements and linking clients to necessary resources.