Caring for individuals diagnosed with severe mental illness and whose needs have not been met by traditional services is the core of this role, working with the CN Guidance Forensic ACT Team. This position focuses on supporting justice-involved clients through the criminal justice system and their transition back to the community.
Responsibilities
Perform routine team duties and have lead responsibility for justice-involved clients regarding integrating dual-recovery treatment, family support, or vocational/employment training with the tasks of other team members
Have lead responsibility for navigating the criminal justice system, advocating on behalf of FACT individuals, and providing education and skill building
Act as the supporting liaison with key criminal justice system stakeholders and conduct in-reach to people who are incarcerated, including following initial referral, to gather data concerning the individual's criminal history
Spearhead jail release planning to provide immediate support for the transition back to the community
Be familiar with county-specific ATI programs
Complete any required AOT, parole, probation, or court progress reports and escort consumers to related hearings and appointments
Involve family, significant others, housing providers, defense attorney, and/or community corrections to ensure compliance with regulations and coordination of services
Assist the ACT team and consumer in the development of service plan goals and objectives that promote reductions in criminogenic risk and prosocial community living
Coordinate with jail and prison reentry coordinators and visit consumers during detention to facilitate their safe and successful re-entry
Coordinate, advocate, and liaise with probation and parole officers
Be responsible for providing Assessment and Service Planning, Quality Assurance and Improvement Processes, Utilization Review, incident reporting, and coordination between Forensic ACT and other systems
Engage in performing assessments, case management, handling crisis intervention, and discharge planning
Maintain case records and complete documentation on time and in a manner compliant with federal, state, and agency regulations
Provide direct, face-to-face and/or collateral services to recipients either in the Forensic ACT Office or in the community in places and situations where problems arise
Be responsible for periodic on-call coverage to be arranged in advance with the Program Director or Supervisor as needed
Assist recipients in developing appropriate expectations from treatment
Strengthen the ability of the recipient to understand and utilize therapy and find resources after treatment has ended through proper discharge planning and termination process
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Utilize and understand the value of supervision, which increases practice skills, promotes better services for the recipient, and preserves accountability to the Agency
Facilitate sharing of data with the individuals to whom it applies to facilitate partnered decision-making and to keep clients informed of progress
Complete QI Training during onboarding and participate in QI refresher training as needed
Cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences
Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees
Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment by following established safety guidelines
Include any relevant knowledge or experience regarding health and safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment for all employees
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Two years' experience working with the chronically mentally ill
Competency in substance abuse, family support, or vocational rehabilitation demonstrated by at least one year of training and/or experience in integrated mental health and substance abuse assessment and treatment
Two years of experience working with formally incarcerated clients and/or working with justice-involved clients
Knowledge of violence risk assessments and court procedures is a plus
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
$0 Deductible Platinum Plus Medical Insurance Plan - 90% Employer Provided Benefit
Flexible Spending Account
403(b) retirement plan
Long Term and Short Term Disability
Legal Plan
Dependent Care Expense Account
Life Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance
Pet Insurance
HRA
Training programs including a Mentorship program
Eligibility for Federal/Public Student Loan Forgiveness
Career growth and Promotional opportunities
Employee Perks and Discounts to Broadway shows and more
5 Personal Days
10-20 Vacation Days
12 Sick Days
12 Company Paid Holidays yearly
About the Company
CN Guidance & Counseling Services inspires and catalyzes recovery for people living with mental health and substance use conditions through innovative and person-centered integrated clinical treatment, counseling, housing, and support services. The company has been awarded Newsday/Dan papers Top Long Island Work Place 2019-2026, 8 years in a row. Every job and every team at the agency plays a role in helping other Long Islanders live healthy and fulfilling lives.
The mission of CN Guidance & Counseling Services, Inc., a nonprofit organization, is to inspire and catalyze recovery for people living with mental health and substance use conditions through innovative and person-centered integrated clinical treatment, counseling, housing and support services — empowering those served to live healthy and fulfilling lives.
