Coordinated Care Services, Inc. (CCSI)
Clinical Mental Health Court Navigator
1 day ago
Rochester
Job DescriptionDescription: Clinical Mental Health Court Navigator Livingston County Community Services Geneseo, New York – On-site Full-Time Exempt – 35 hours/week Put the CARE in your CAREER! At CCSI, our mission is to activate possibilities for our customers and employees through collaboration, compassion, equity, and imagination. For more than 30 years, CCSI has been a leading non-profit partner to local governments, schools, and community-based organizations, helping them improve their business processes so they can focus on their missions. If you’re looking for a career with purpose that creates lasting change in the community, we encourage you to apply. We are seeking a talented Clinical Mental Health Court Navigator to join our team of nearly 500 employees. The Clinical Mental Health Court Navigator role supports justice-involved individuals in Livingston County, promoting health, wellness, and recovery. Working under the Director of Community Services, the Navigator coordinates voluntary care, conducts court-ordered assessments, screens for risks, and offers immediate crisis triage. They partner with local courts, the Public Defender, Forensic Mental Health therapist, social services, and other care systems to encourage participation and rapid connection to services. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of local mental health, social services, and criminal justice systems, including CPL 730 and mental hygiene laws. They will be responsible for tracking, documenting, and reporting screenings, interventions, and outcomes. This position primarily operates out of the Livingston County Office of Mental Health with frequent travel to Livingston County Courthouse. Some evening hours will be required to support client needs. CCSI is partnering with Livingston County Community Services to hire a Clinical Mental Health Court Navigator. This position is employed by CCSI and working on behalf of Livingston County Community Services. Specific Responsibilities Include: Court and Legal System Engagement • Attend Centralized Arraignment Part (CAP) Court and other court sessions as needed and allowed., • Engage with individuals who wish to link with the MH navigator., • Provide participants with basic information about the court process and education on court terms., • Perform psychosocial assessments for the court if necessary., • Conduct initial screenings and psycho-social assessments for mental health and/or substance use treatment referrals., • Perform crisis assessments, collaborate on safety plans, and assess the need for hospitalization if necessary., • Follow up with individuals and community providers to ensure seamless transition and engagement in services., • Encourage participation and resolve barriers where possible., • Support clients in achieving their goals., • Develop and maintain a comprehensive resource guide of local behavioral health and social services., • Coordinate with OMH Diversion Center to address system issues and collect data., • Develop system-wide treatment and support plans., • Ensure that Probation and Court receive useful, relevant, timely, accurate, and culturally sensitive clinical information., • Coordinate referral processes to contracted mental health consultants., • Provide ongoing training and consultation about navigator services and available state and local behavioral-health resources., • Provide education, training, consultation, and technical assistance on clinical and behavioral health-related issues to Office of Probation-Community Corrections staff., • Facilitate communication with community providers, criminal justice stakeholders, and state agencies., • Communicate effectively with clients, providers, families, and criminal justice personnel., • Collaborate with AOT, Forensic Transitions, and 730 team., • Promote the program and the position in the community and within the legal system., • Create community education materials and presentations., • Be culturally responsive in program development and implementation., • Attend staff and community meetings., • Provide support to other programs as needed., • Maintain accurate records of clients served, interventions, and outcomes., • Prepare reports as required., • Access to reliable transportation is required., • Travel as necessary to fulfill responsibilities., • Master’s degree in mental health counseling, social work, psychology or related field and 3 years of related experience. Work experience or equivalent education and work experience (see CCSI's equivalency chart), • Licensure or certification in a relevant mental health discipline (e.g., LMHC, LCSW, PsyD). Active limited license applicants welcome to apply., • Knowledge of mental health assessments specific to justice-involved adults, such as the Brief Jail Mental Health Screen (BJMHS), the Correctional Mental Health Screen (CMHS), and other evidence-based tools, • Additional professional experience with the justice system, criminal procedure law, and/or mental hygiene law are preferred. To be successful in this position, you will need competence in: • Communicating effectively., • Building collaborative relationships., • Valuing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment., • Striving for self-development and taking initiative to be resourceful., • Problem-solving both independently and with others., • Proficiency in technical tools (Word, Excel) and accurate documentation are important for maintaining organized and comprehensive records., • Conducting screenings and referrals, collaborating with stakeholders, and adapting to changing needs are key for efficient management and flexibility., • Successful clearance of all background checks required by the New York State Office of Mental Health and Office of Addiction and Substance Abuse Services., • Valid and current driver’s license; clean driving record (no major violations or at-fault accidents in the past 5 years); proof of current and valid vehicle insurance; and reliable transportation are required of this role due to the travel between county and community facilities., • Market-competitive compensation, • An award-winning Wellness@Work and employee benefits program., • An organization that is committed to racial equity and anti-racist practices., • Continuous professional development opportunities. For more than 30 years, CCSI has been a leading non-profit partner to government agencies, schools, and community-based organizations in the mental and behavioral health space. We aim to maximize these organizations’ potential to serve their communities by supporting their business operations and staffing needs. We dream of communities where everyone flourishes, and we are proud to help our customers move towards that goal. At CCSI, you are not just part of a team, you are part of a community. You do not just fit in, you belong. We are proud of our steadfast commitment to equity, working diligently to remedy the impact of systems of racism and other forms of oppression to ensure that everyone in our employee community can flourish. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to consider joining us. CCSI does not accept inquiries from third-party recruiters or search agencies. Coordinated Care Services, Inc (CCSI) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.