PMHCC, Inc. ยท 3 months ago
Forensic BH Navigator- Private Counsel Navigator
Philadelphia, PA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$0/yr - $57K/yr
2+ years expPMHCC, Inc. is an organization focused on behavioral health services, and they are seeking a Forensic Behavioral Health Navigator to support individuals in connecting to services and navigating the criminal justice system. The role involves assisting court-appointed counsel and providing support to individuals with mental illness to help them successfully reintegrate into the community.
Addiction TreatmentMental HealthNon Profit
Responsibilities
Support court appointed counsel for individuals in local custody
Provide significant value by assisting counsel in navigating the behavioral health system on behalf of their clients
Offers insight into reducing unnecessarily long lengths of stay for clients
Provides a calm listening ear and constructive support
Facilitating linkages to community treatment and outside support systems
Assists with referrals to obtain Medical Assistance
Assists with referrals to obtain case management
Arrange appointments for behavioral health, medical, and other care and services
Works in person at various locations such as FJD, CJC, Pretrial services and Reentry trailer
Other duties and locations can be assigned based on community needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology or a related clinical field with at least 2 years of experience working with individuals with serious mental illness
Strong clinical and case management skills
Demonstrated understanding of and ability to navigate the behavioral health and criminal justice systems in Philadelphia
Knowledge of mental health disorders, substance use disorders, and co-occurring challenges
Knowledge of how behavioral health issues intersect with the criminal justice system in the City of Philadelphia
Cross-cultural skills and experience with culturally diverse populations
Knowledge of benefits, how to activate benefits, and how to leverage benefits to access treatment and resources
Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals and agencies representing varying perspectives and interests
Recognizing signs and systems of mental illness
Understanding medications
Understanding special populations
Connecting with families and consumers
Employing de-escalation techniques to improve and manage behavior
Initiating 302 petitions
Candidates must have a working knowledge of the Philadelphia Behavioral Health and Criminal Justice systems
Preferred
Recovery experience preferred
Knowledge of multiple languages a plus
Company
PMHCC, Inc.
PMHCC, a not-for-profit organization, began as The Philadelphia Mental Health Care Corporation in 1987 for the City of Philadelphia in order to implement a major grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Program for Chronic Mental Illness.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sylvia Cleveland-Jackson
Chief HR Officer
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