PMHCC, Inc. · 3 months ago
Clinical Assessor
Philadelphia, PA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$58K/yr - $76K/yr
2+ years expPMHCC, Inc. is dedicated to reducing criminal justice involvement for individuals with behavioral health challenges in Philadelphia. The Clinical Assessor plays a vital role in completing clinical assessments and providing system navigation for justice-involved individuals, ensuring they receive appropriate treatment and support services.
Addiction TreatmentMental HealthNon Profit
Responsibilities
Perform level of care and other-discharge related assessments for individuals adjudicated not competent to stand trial and/or non-restorable that are detained at the PDP or NSH
Attend treatment team meetings for individuals detained at NSH to monitor progress and/or changes in clinical presentation
Facilitate access to re-entry services and programs
Identify individuals for diversion and share with appropriate justice partners
Review legal status, commitment type, charges, competency opinions and findings, and clinical needs for all individuals on the waitlist to NSH on an ongoing basis
Maintain accurate, confidential records documenting services provided and unmet needs using appropriate databases
Remain current with resource and referral information
Maintain list of community resources
Build and maintain relationships with key individuals (e.g., PDP staff, Public Defender), and provide updates upon marked changes in an individual’s clinical or legal status to trigger appropriate interventions
Coordinate with courts to ensure timely court hearings and legal proceedings, particularly when an individual’s clinical or legal status changes
Provide behavioral health literacy and continuity of care training to both behavioral health providers and criminal justice personnel
Provide updated progress reports for criminal court hearings and attend those hearings when necessary
Identify gaps in re-entry resources offered and work to bridge those gaps
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's level degree in social work, psychology, or a related clinical focused field
At least two years of experience working with individuals with serious mental illness and/or in clinical-forensic assessment
Demonstrated skills in communication, problem solving, decision making, and report writing
Ability to skillfully communicate verbally and in writing with a variety of multidisciplinary partners, including judges, attorneys, jail staff, provider agencies, psychiatrists, nurses, and social workers
Valid driver's license and use of personal licensed and insured vehicle during work hours or ability to navigate public transportation to attend sites in person throughout the city
Ability to effectively utilize computers, databases, and related common office software packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to pass all background checks required
Preferred
Knowledge of and experience in working with the Philadelphia criminal justice system
Knowledge of and experience in working with the Philadelphia behavioral health system
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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