Forensic Services Coordinator - LGU

Forensic Services Coordinator – LGU
Broome County Mental Health Department (BCMHD)
Binghamton, New York - Onsite
Nonexempt, Full-Time 40 Hours 
Compensation: $60,000 - $65,000/year

Put the CARE in your CAREER!

At CCSI, our mission is to activate possibilities and spark change in organizations that put people first. Our vision guides us all in the right direction: a world of communities where everyone flourishes. CCSI is a trusted partner to human-centered organizations. We work with government, education, and non-profit institutions to strengthen their day-to-day operations, build successful teams, plan for the future, and increase their impact. We help organizations rise so communities can flourish. If you’re looking for a career with purpose that creates lasting change in the community, we encourage you to apply.

We are seeking a talented Forensic Services Coordinator – LGU to join our team of nearly 500 employees. The Forensic Services Coordinator - LGU is a part of the BCMHD team and assists them in promoting its mission: to promote and protect mental health, substance use recovery, and intellectual/developmental abilities of the individuals, families and communities of Broome County. 

Work is performed under direction of Broome County leadership with flexibility to exercise independent judgment in planning and carrying out the responsibilities. The position requires ability to manage the uncertainty of a transitioning behavioral health industry while identifying and communicating tangible priorities. 

The Forensic Services Coordinator-LGU supports the Local Government Unit (LGU) / Broome County Mental Health Department (BCMHD) in the successful coordination, oversight, development, and implementation of the service delivery system that impacts justice-involved individuals. This position requires the ability to develop strong partnerships with State and Local entities as well as participating agencies, law enforcement, corrections, and community members to lead initiatives to enhance the Forensic Behavioral Health System of Care.

CCSI is partnering with Broome County Mental Health Department (BCMHD) to hire a Forensic Services Coordinator – LGU. This position is employed by CCSI and working on behalf of Broome County Mental Health Department (BCMHD).

In this role, you will

• Programmatic oversight and coordination of statutory obligations to Department including court-ordered evaluations, specialty problem-solving courts (i.e. Mental Health Treatment Court, Drug Treatment Court, Veteran’s Court, etc.) facilitated within Broome County.
• Monitoring and coordination of Designees of the Director of Community Services (DCS) pursuant to Mental Hygiene Law including communication and reporting to the DCS. 
• Provide program vision and development of system-wide reentry service/support continuum to include housing, care management, treatment services, and support for justice-involved individuals.
• Address systemic needs related to justice-involved individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI), Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED), and Substance Use Disorders (SUD), Co-occurring Disorder, and Intellectual and Developmental Disability (I/DD).
• Problem-solve case-specific and system-wide issues in collaboration with system partners. Advocate for those facing barriers to service access.
• Work closely with the Adult Single Point of Access (A-SPOA) Team to ensure coordination of care efforts for justice-involved populations (e.g.: re-entry from NYS prison, County jail, Medication Grant Program, etc.).
• Develop and maintain communication and collaborative relationships with local, regional, and state service providers.
• Establish and/or monitor policies and procedures to ensure effective workflow.
• Develop, track, and report metrics to demonstrate effective program operations.
• Support interdepartmental initiatives and planning functions within  BCMHD.
• Represent the LGU through regular participation on community boards, coalitions, and committees.

• Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned.

What you bring

• Preferred: Current, Valid Licensure by New York State Education Department as:

  • Qualified Mental Health Staff Person in accordance with 14 NYCRR 595; OR

  • Non-Physician Licensed Behavioral Health Practitioner (NP-LBHP) in accordance with 14 NYCRR 598 or 599; OR

  • Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA) in accordance with 14 NYCRR 512.4

Required for this position are:

• Competency in the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (current edition) diagnoses as pertinent to Serious Mental Illness (SMI), Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED), and Substance Use Disorders (SUD), Co-occurring Disorder, and Intellectual and Developmental Disability (I/DD) eligibility criteria.
• Ability to work with individuals, agencies/organizations, and families positively and productively and use strategies outside the parameters of standard service delivery.
• Ability to be flexible, organized, and work independently, yet be amendable to supervision. 
• Thorough knowledge of effective communication strategies and formats.
• Communicating effectively; excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Building collaborative relationships
• Valuing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment
• Striving for self-development and taking initiative to be resourceful
• Problem-solving both independently and with others
• Respect the confidential nature of all CCSI and CCSI customer information you are exposed to in the course of your work performance. Staff working directly with protected health information /electronically stored protected health information, personally identifiable information, and other patient/consumer/customer data, will abide by the specific procedures and policies outlined by CCSI’s Code of Conduct and CCSI’s Privacy and Security Policies, New York State regulations and Federal regulations.

At CCSI, you’ll enjoy

• Market-competitive compensation · An award-winning View email address on easyapply.jobs and employee benefits program.
• An organization that is committed to racial equity and anti-racist practices.
• Continuous professional development opportunities. 
• A voice in shaping CCSI’s ever-evolving diverse company culture.

We Are CCSI !

For more than 30 years, CCSI has been a leading non-profit partner to government agencies, schools, and community-based organizations in the mental and behavioral health space. We aim to maximize these organizations’ potential to serve their communities by supporting their business operations and staffing needs. We dream of communities where everyone flourishes, and we are proud to help our customers move towards that goal.

At CCSI, you are not just part of a team, you are part of a community. You do not just fit in, you belong. We are proud of our steadfast commitment to equity, working diligently to remedy the impact of systems of racism and other forms of oppression to ensure that everyone in our employee community can flourish. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to consider joining us.

CCSI does not accept inquiries from third-party recruiters or search agencies.

Coordinated Care Services, Inc (CCSI) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.