SUMMARY
In accordance with RNP's Mission Statement, Philosophy of Client Care and Code of Ethics as stated in the Personnel Policies and under the supervision of the Department Head of Grants and Innovation. Provides clinical assessments on individuals who are currently in lock-up awaiting arraignment, recommendations will be reported to Judge.
CORE FUNCTIONS
- Create and maintain a positive collaboration between Bail Office, Judges, Probation Office, Court Support Services and RNP.
- Conducts, at courthouse, screening, intake, orientation, and assessment of clients to obtain information concerning substance abuse, mental health, medical history, trauma, and other pertinent information. In addition, providing following-up with clients and service providers on services recommended for the client once placed in a program within RNP or outside agency.
- Upon completion of assessment, appropriate referrals will be made for substance use treatment, mental health treatment, vocational, educational, social services, and housing services.
- Providing all recommendations to presiding Judges. May be required to provide information regarding TPP program and services to new Judges.
- Prepares and maintains quality clinical records for assigned caseload and issues accurate and timely reports as requested. Enter clinical information in Accumedic or current EHR system within 24hours of service or referral.
- Maintain and report on all program measures to the Quality Department.
- Provide clinical updates/reports to judicial staff on all TPP clients. Attend all monthly TPP meetings and other meetings as assigned.
- Provide effective clinical supervision to program staff. Document supervision using RNP’s supervision forms and following supervision guidelines.
- Consider and project shared goals of legal and clinical with TPP clients with an emphasis placed on client’s responsibility and accountability to the program and judicial system.
- Contact and re-engage clients who have missed services, documenting absences and efforts to re-engage. Immediately notify Probation and Bail for any clients that are missing from services and/or have new arrests.
- Prepare and maintain all documentation for DPH and Quality Department audits to maintain TPP licensure renewal.
- Assist Recovery Coach and/or other staff with coordinating additional services such as, MATS, residential, detoxification, housing, transportation, entitlements, and/or other appropriate referrals.
- With Recovery Coach and/or other staff enter with accuracy, daily, data on TPP clients in the CDCS database.
- Learn and implement the new SOR Tracking (GPRAs) for TPP clients.
- Maintain oversight and serve as back up for the ESI (State’s Atty) program. Assist with obtaining requested court reports as needed and tracking system.
- Collaborate with Outpatient Department Head on any issues or concerns affecting the judicial system, TPP, and ESI problems, changes, or concerns.
- Support and provide education to TPP primary counselors and probation officers and new Judges for the purpose of improving their understanding of judicial process or clients’ legal issues.
- Works in collaboration with 2 specific Bridgeport Probation Officers to serve TPP clients. This program is under the CSSD contract (Court Support Services Division).
- Supervise the Early Screening Intervention program, collaborate with the State’s Attorney and provide quarterly updates to the Executive team.
- Monitor and record weekly urine tests for all TPP clients.
- Manage and update weekly data bases inputting data into GPRA and CDCS
- Some flexibility with work schedule may be required to communicate with clients in inpatient programs and/or providing transportation for clients directly to inpatient or detox programs. Must take RNP driving course.
- Transport clients as necessary
- Flexibility for travel and hours
- Assumes all other appropriate duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Master’s degree in the behavioral sciences. Experience working within the criminal justice system.
Knowledge of principles and techniques of counseling.
- Knowledge of Criminal Justice system required.
- Ability to gather, analyze and evaluate information pertinent to the care of clients.
- Knowledge of the physical, psychological, social, and economic effects of substance abuse, homelessness, medical and mental health issues.
- Knowledge of community resources.
- Considerable knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding client confidentiality.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to always project a professional image.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES
CAC/LADC/SCCD/ Licensed Clinician; minimum provisional licensure required.
Valid Connecticut driver's license required.
