Forensic Coordinator

Forensic Coordinator

This position will be housed in the Tioga County Prison (80%) and the Tioga County Department of Human Services (TCDHS) office (20%) and will work with individuals in need of D&A or MH services. This position will work independently and require minimal supervision. This position will be responsible to the TCDHS Administrator.

The Required Essential Function of the Forensic Coordinator position are:

· Conduct a generic intake with all individuals entering the Tioga County Prison in order to establish a holistic treatment plan.

· Work closely with the Tioga County Prison to continually assess the identified needs and then setting up services to meet those needs.

· Monitor program funded MH and D&A providers within the Prison to ensure they are meeting contract requirements and the Prisons’ needs.

· Identify and prioritize individuals receiving treatment within the Prison.

· Provide authorization to the Providers, based upon assessment, for service delivery.

· Work with the provider to obtain all necessary paperwork for POMs and other State reporting systems.

· Assist in pre-release planning for inmates. This may include helping apply for MA for post release follow up services, updating generic intake prior to referral to TCDHS Family Services or SCA, locating housing.

· Assist with transition to State Correctional Facilities.

· Develop and conduct follow up activities with all released inmates who received service to establish a baseline of those that continue their recovery in the community, relapse or reoffend.

· Maintain accurate records of all individuals receiving service and those on a waiting list.

· Assist and coordinate services to ensure that all court required services are met.

· Conduct and participate in all program planning, analysis and development of this position and its responsibilities. Provide recommendations on any position changes based upon analysis and prepare any recommendations for policy changes.

· Responsible for operating within established budget and contract maximums and preparing requests for any amendments to either based upon statistical and financial analysis.

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JOB DESCRIPTION: SECTION 6 -- Continuation Page

HIPAA Access Level:

Individuals with this access level usually receive PHI related to operations of their specific department that has been aggregated and summarized for management decision making. Information sources may include quality improvement activities, credentialing and licensing, auditing, business planning for cost management and volume projection, analysis, and others. Middle Managers have access to all client/consumer records in their entire department to monitor and evaluate diagnosis, treatment and client outcomes.

Essential functions include but are not limited to the following:

1. Must meet the minimum experience and training (METs) required for the job. The METs for this

position are:

Two years of professional level experience in the field of mental health; and a bachelor's degree;

or

Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

· Knowledge of the subcultures of drug and alcohol abuse and mental health

· Knowledge of treatment facilities.

· Knowledge of crisis intervention methods.

· Knowledge of the practices and procedures of the criminal justice system in dealing with mental health diagnosed individuals and drug & alcohol related offenders.

· Ability to develop a therapeutic relationship with clients to gain cooperation and securing client information, acceptance of the treatment plan and participation in counseling sessions.

· Ability to interpret and apply relevant laws, regulations, and policies governing agency services.

· Ability to write and update plans and other correspondence relating to specific clients.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, their families, other staff, outside agencies and institutions, and the general public.

· Ability to plan and organize work, prepare adequate records and reports, and set priorities in an effective and timely manner.

· Ability to adequately express ideas orally and in writing.

· Ability to secure appropriate transportation to facilities off-site.

Equipment and/or machines used in the performance of the above duties:

Standard Switchboard, TTD, Cyracom Telephone Systems

Personal Computer/Keyboard and related software

Photocopier

Fax Machine

Shredder

Standard small office equipment (stapler, scissors, etc.)

Calculator

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person