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Clinical Mental Health Court Navigator

Geneseo, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=4600+Millennium+Dr+Geneseo+NY+USA+14624) • Livingston County Community Services

Job Type

Full-time

Description

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 talentedClinical Mental Health Court Navigatorto join our team of nearly 500 employees. TheClinical Mental Health Court Navigatorrole 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 withLivingston County Community Servicesto hire aClinical Mental Health Court Navigator.This position is employed by CCSI and working on behalf ofLivingston 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.

+ Assist Judges and Probation officers in understanding and interpreting mental health reports.

Screening and Assessment

+ 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.

+ Review previously/currently accessed services to identify unmet service needs and make recommendations for future intervention.

Client Follow-Up and Support

+ 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.

+ Identify creative solutions to complex problems.

Resource Development and Coordination

+ 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.

+ Cultivate partnerships with community providers.

Training and Consultation

+ 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.

+ Participate in OMH-led training(s) on the Navigator data system and reporting responsibilities.

Communication and Collaboration

+ 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.

+ Attend meetings as required by their role, including SPOA, Treatment Court, MAT, Housing Task Force, and others.

Program Promotion and Support

+ 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 a flexible schedule.

Record Keeping and Reporting

+ Maintain accurate records of clients served, interventions, and outcomes.

+ Prepare reports as required.

+ Identify needs, gaps, and service delivery issues in the behavioral health system and report to Livingston County partners.

Cultural Competence

+ Demonstrate cultural competence and sensitivity when working with individuals from diverse backgrounds to ensure services are accessible and respectful.

Travel

+ Access to reliable transportation is required.

+ Travel as necessary to fulfill responsibilities.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What You Bring

+ 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'sequivalency chart) (https://www.ccsi.org/CCSI/media/pdfs/Equivalency-chart.pdf)

+ 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.

+ Adjusting treatment plans and advocating for system improvements are vital for providing effective support to clients and programs.

Required for this position are:

+ 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.

+ Respect the confidential nature of all CCSI and CCSI customer information you are exposed to in the course of your work performance. Staff working directly with protected health information /electronically stored protected health information, personally identifiable information, and other patient/consumer/customer data, will abide by the specific procedures and policies outlined by CCSI’s Code of Conduct and CCSI’s Privacy and Security Policies, New York State regulations and Federal regulations.

At CCSI, you’ll enjoy

+ Market-competitive compensation

+ An award-winningWellness@Work (https://www.ccsi.org/employment/wellness-initiatives/) and employee benefits program.

+ An organization that is committed toracial equity and anti-racist practices (https://www.ccsi.org/employment/racial-equity-and-justice-initiative-reji/) .

+ Continuousprofessional development (https://www.ccsi.org/employment/professional-development/) opportunities.

+ A voice (https://www.ccsi.org/employment/employee-engagement/) in shaping CCSI’s ever-evolving diverse company culture.

We AreCCSI! (https://www.ccsi.org/)

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.

Salary Description

$73,000 to $75,000/year