Multidisciplinary Forensic Team Case Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Benefits / Perks

Company Overview

Mental Health Resource Center is a not-for-profit Florida corporation that provides a wide range of mental health and behavioral health care services to the community such as 24-hour emergency services, inpatient psychiatric services for children, adolescents, and adults as well as outpatient services such as medication management, case management, and counseling.

Job Summary

The Multidisciplinary Forensic Team (MFT) is a comprehensive approach to divert individuals with severe and persistent mental illness from involvement in the criminal justice system, as well as commitment to Forensic State Hospital Facilities and other residential forensic programs by providing community-based services and supports.

The Case Manager provides needed treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to individuals served by the MFT Program with the goal of diverting these individuals from the criminal justice system or commitment to a Forensic State Mental Health Treatment Facility. Promotes recovery, empowerment, self-determination and decision-making for each MFT participant.

Responsibilities

Provides initial and ongoing assessments.

Documents or obtains documentation of past medical, psychiatric and social history for each person served by the program.

Maintains all records required for the completion of the monthly report(s).

Provides regular trainings and updated housing / resource information to MFT staff.

Identifies resources for individuals and educates the other team members regarding the resources.

Educates team members about the forensic system.

Provides and facilitates peer support, such as Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP).

Qualifications

Renaissance Behavioral Health Systems and Mental Health Resource Center are Equal Opportunity Employers.