Forensic Screener

Come grow with us! South County Mental Health Center, Inc. is a private, non-profit Joint Commission Accredited Behavioral Healthcare provider located in Southeast Palm Beach County, Florida. Situated in the city of Delray Beach, the Center provides a broad spectrum of inpatient and outpatient care to clients and their families in surrounding communities.

Forensic Screener - Delray Beach, FL

MAJOR RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Coordinates with the State Attorney and Public Defenders office in regards to client’s cases.
• Visit Jail – In order to complete Mental Health Assessments: LOCUS, ROI, Outpatient Questionnaire, SSA ROI.
• Attend Forensic Team Meetings at SCMHC and Multilingual.
• Have weekly team meetings before and after Mental Health Court
• Collect all necessary information available relating to the individual charges and Mental Health history.
• Communicate with evaluators to offer community information on available services
• Competency Training: Multilingual, Legacy, Belle Glade Clients. If needed SCMHC.
• Attend Mental Health Count
• Attend Discharge Calls: Forensic Hospital, Multilingual, and Legacy
• Complete Transitional Vouchers, Letters Addressed to the Court, Circuit Transfers, Referrals, Dropping off Monthly Rent Checks, Med Clinic, Intake, Monthly Reports, Face to Face meetings, Hospital Visits (When Needed)

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services and 3 years experience in a mental health setting, one of which must be court/forensic related.
• Knowledge of F.S. 916 and 394

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree in Human Services and experience working with mentally ill offenders involved in the criminal justice system.
• Certified Criminal Justice Specialist or Forensic Counselor through ACCFC or NAFC.

Equal Opportunity Employment

South County Mental Health Center, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parenting status, veteran status or retirement status in its hiring process, activities and programs.

American with Disabilities Act

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination in employment due to a disability. Please notify the Human Resource Department at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling 561 637-1003

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Florida Driver License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person