Forensic Mental Health Clinician - Prineville

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

JOB SUMMARY : The Forensic Mental Health Clinician is responsible for providing assessment and treatment for clients involved with the criminal justice system. This may include individuals who are court-ordered, mandated by probation, and individuals under aid and assist, PSRB, and / or civil commitment. This position will work primarily with individuals who have been diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness and who present with several criminogenic risk factors. The Forensic Mental Health Clinician will also serve as the treatment provider and coordinator for Wellness Court clients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Conducts mental health assessments and formulates Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM)-V related diagnoses;
• Provides clinical services, including individual and group counseling to clients involved with the legal system, addressing their mental health needs and potentially criminogenic factors;
• Develops initial and ongoing treatment plans; identifies and pursues necessary resources to implement treatment plans, and makes referrals as appropriate;
• Assesses and manages risks of harm to self and others, including developing safety plans and crisis intervention strategies;
• Serves as the Wellness Court treatment provider, attends court staffings and hearings, and coordinates with other members of the Wellness Court team;
• Serves as a backup for conducting court-ordered evaluations and preparing court reports (such as community consultation reports and civil commitment investigations). When required, testifies in court;
• Provides direct services to clients who may present as unstable, hostile, agitated, or intoxicated in an appropriate, effective manner; assesses and de-escalates aggressive behaviors;
• Participates in clinical team meetings, huddles, and other committees to coordinate care for forensic clients;
• Provides discharge planning and coordinates client discharge;
• Provides education and consultation to criminal justice partners such as the courts, law enforcement, and medical providers;
• Assists with tracking participation and progress for clients under aid-and-assist, PSRB, and civil commitment and assists with providing written progress reports / updates to the appropriate community partners;
• In collaboration with the ENCC, provides consultation and support around treatment and discharge planning for adults admitted to Oregon State Hospital. Monitors individual progress and actively creates plans for community integration and care. Coordinates with OSH social workers and IDT teams regarding Individual progress in treatment;
• Builds and maintains strong relationships internally with the treatment teams, as well as key community partners including law enforcement, court officials, and the local hospital;
• Maintains clinical documentation within agency-stated timelines;
• Participates in training (agency, state, regional, etc.) that will assist the employee in their position.
• Other related duties as assigned.

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REQUIRED COMPETENCIES : Must have demonstrated competency or ability to attain competency for each of the following within a reasonable period :

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