ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

· Complete   data collection functions to support Corrections / Mental Health   collaborative efforts, including daily cross-checks for jail bookings and   mental health active status as well as maintain the court ordered treatment   database

· Coordinate   and facilitate post-release appointments for clinical care on behalf of   individuals booked into the jail.

· Facilitate   record sharing between correctional facilities and mental health treatment   centers, for treatment continuity.

· Track   court processes for individuals in jail and coordinate appropriate support   for attendance and meeting court requirements.

· Participate   in release planning for inmates in need of mental health services.

· Collaborate   with mental health professionals inside the Wyandotte County Detention Center   to identify consumers who would be eligible for and benefit from outpatient   mental health services; with an emphasis on identifying consumers who meet   the severe and persistent mental illness criteria.

· Attend   Probate Court daily to assist with the court ordered treatment process

· Maintain regular communication with treatment   teams, the Care and Treatment Judge, and the District Attorney’s Office as   necessary to provide recommendations related to Assisted Outpatient Treatment   (AOT) orders and other court-related matters.

· Deliver services to individuals not currently   engaged with WBHN, facilitate appropriate referrals, and collaborate   consistently with treatment teams regarding AOT cases.

· Act   as a boundary spanner for municipal court and mental health services.

SKILLS / EXPERIENCE DESIRED:

·  Self-Directed, works well independently

· Creative,   innovative, and flexible approach to work functions

· Strong   relationship development skills

· Ability   to negotiate in stressful circumstances

· Well-developed   client/ inmate engagement skills

· Knowledge   and interest in both Mental Health and Criminal Justice fields

· Ability   to work flexible work hours, between 6:30am and 5:00pm weekdays

MINIMUM   QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent   experience in lieu of degree, with a minimum of three years of experience   working in the human services field and/or three years of experience working   in criminal justice will be considered.

· Certification in the State of Kansas   to provide the service, which includes criminal, abuse/neglect registry and   professional background checks.

· Has reliable and dependable   transportation for daily travel in the community. 

· Ability to communicate effectively   orally and in writing.

· Ability to establish effective   working relationship with staff, community agencies and clients. 

· Ability to recognize and be sensitive   to cultural and ethnic differences.

· Familiarity with mental health theory   and practice.

· Familiarity with criminal justice /   corrections field.

· Ability to safely perform essential   job functions, with or without reasonable accommodations.