Mental Health Court Navigator
hace 3 días
Saratoga Springs
Job Description Summary: The Court-Based Mental Health Navigator Care Manager supports individuals involved in the criminal justice system who have mental health or behavioral health needs. The position provides screening, outreach, and care coordination to help connect individuals with appropriate community services. The Navigator works closely with courts, service providers, and community partners to reduce barriers to treatment and promote engagement in care. The goal of the role is to support stability, recovery, and improved outcomes in the community. Key Performance Indicators 1. Community outreach activities, 2. Program participant support, 3. 3rd party communication and community agency representation, 4. Adherence to policy, procedure, and regulation Core Functions: • Conduct initial screenings and assessments to identify behavioral health and social service needs of individuals involved in the criminal justice system., • Provide care coordination and service navigation to connect participants with appropriate mental health, substance use, housing, and community-based resources., • Collaborate with courts, criminal justice partners, and community providers to facilitate timely referrals and service engagement., • Maintain regular follow-up with participants and service providers to support ongoing engagement and address barriers to care., • Provide basic education to participants about available services, community resources, and navigating systems of care., • Maintain accurate documentation and enter required data into the OMH Navigator data system in accordance with program requirements., • Participate in meetings, trainings, and cross-system collaboration efforts to strengthen referral pathways and improve service coordination., • Facilitate client attendance and accompany clients at court appearances as needed, • Adhere to program policy, procedure, and regulation, • Monitor, evaluate and document client progress with respect to goals, • Meet accurate and timely reporting, documentation, and record requirements pursuant to program standards, • Comply with confidentiality laws governed by NYS and HIPAA Winning Behaviors, Competencies, and Skills Behaviors and Values: • Be understanding of the needs of sensitive populations and demonstrate empathy, • Have well-developed professional boundaries and high ethical standards, • Demonstrate excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills, • Possess strong crisis management and problem-solving skills, • Model positive and appropriate behaviors and support professional development Soft Skills: • Communication, • Empathy, • Resiliency, • Problem Solving, • Organization Hard Skills: • Microsoft Office, • Awards Database, • Safety and De-escalation, • Dispute Resolution / Conflict Management, • Active Listening, • Quality Assurance, • Motivational Interviewing Experience Education: • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or a related field Work Experience: Industry Knowledge: • Familiarity with NYS and Federal entitlement programs and local support systems for the homeless population Agency Requirements: • Clearance with all relevant background checks as per RISE policies and governing regulations, • A valid NY State Driver's License and a driving record acceptable to the RISE automotive program Physical Requirements: • Long periods of sitting, • Walking through difficult terrain on occasion, • Lifting objects greater than 20lbs on occasion Company DescriptionRISE Housing and Support Services is a human service agency that has been serving people in Saratoga and the surrounding counties since 1978. RISE programs provide safe, healthy housing and support services to people with mental health concerns, substance use, and other life challenges. Our Mission Our mission at RISE Housing and Support Services is to help people living with mental health, substance use, and other life challenges to remain safe and healthy in the community through housing and supportive services. Our Vision RISE will serve as a catalyst, leader, and partner in meeting the housing and recovery needs of our community. Our knowledgeable and resourceful staff and board members will educate the community to reduce the stigma associated with mental health diagnoses, substance use, and other life challenges. Our Values We are compassionate. We focus on the inherent value and uniqueness of each individual we serve. We are respectful. We listen with respect to understand the needs of the people we serve and respond with dignity and kindness. We are dedicated. We work together as a team to seek solutions and live our values consistently while holding one another accountable. We are progressive. We seek and employ socially responsive service models to address substance use and mental health concerns in our community. We Treat People with Esteem We believe housing is healthcare and a basic human right. We believe that when individuals have healthy, safe housing, they have the stability and security to achieve greater personal wellness. Understanding We acknowledge that individuals are unique and success looks different for each person based on their circumstances and goals. A Holistic Approach We seek to treat each individual as a whole person, understanding that their needs extend beyond their mental health diagnoses, substance use, or medical condition. Positivity We work together with individuals through the healing process, setting achievable goals and honoring the unique needs and challenges of each person or family member. Empathy We believe individuals are important to their friends, families, and loved ones. We seek to assist individuals to strengthen and maintain their natural support systems. Inclusion We work together with individuals and families to coordinate services with other care providers in the community.RISE Housing and Support Services is a human service agency that has been serving people in Saratoga and the surrounding counties since 1978. RISE programs provide safe, healthy housing and support services to people with mental health concerns, substance use, and other life challenges.\r\n\r\n\r\nOur Mission\r\nOur mission at RISE Housing and Support Services is to help people living with mental health, substance use, and other life challenges to remain safe and healthy in the community through housing and supportive services.\r\n\r\nOur Vision\r\nRISE will serve as a catalyst, leader, and partner in meeting the housing and recovery needs of our community. Our knowledgeable and resourceful staff and board members will educate the community to reduce the stigma associated with mental health diagnoses, substance use, and other life challenges.\r\n\r\nOur Values\r\nWe are compassionate. We focus on the inherent value and uniqueness of each individual we serve.\r\n\r\nWe are respectful. We listen with respect to understand the needs of the people we serve and respond with dignity and kindness.\r\n\r\nWe are dedicated. We work together as a team to seek solutions and live our values consistently while holding one another accountable.\r\n\r\nWe are progressive. We seek and employ socially responsive service models to address substance use and mental health concerns in our community.\r\n\r\nWe Treat People with\r\nEsteem We believe housing is healthcare and a basic human right. We believe that when individuals have healthy, safe housing, they have the stability and security to achieve greater personal wellness.\r\n\r\nUnderstanding We acknowledge that individuals are unique and success looks different for each person based on their circumstances and goals.\r\n\r\nA Holistic Approach We seek to treat each individual as a whole person, understanding that their needs extend beyond their mental health diagnoses, substance use, or medical condition.\r\n\r\nPositivity We work together with individuals through the healing process, setting achievable goals and honoring the unique needs and challenges of each person or family member.\r\n\r\nEmpathy We believe individuals are important to their friends, families, and loved ones. We seek to assist individuals to strengthen and maintain their natural support systems.\r\n\r\nInclusion We work together with individuals and families to coordinate services with other care providers in the community.