Forensic Mental Health Clinician

The Master’s Level Clinician provides community-based services within the Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) Forensic model of care which includes services including therapy, medication administration, assistance with ADL’s, and care coordination.

• Provides comprehensive Intake Evaluations with clinical formulations and recommendations based on sound clinical principles and judgement.
• Provides individual, family, couples, and/or group treatment based on sound clinical theories and principles.
• Includes all pertinent family members, community, and residential providers in treatment, as appropriate.
• Maintains direct services productivity as established by the Program.
• Assures assigned individuals served make positive change on the outcome measure used by the PACT Model.
• Provides comprehensive risk/crisis evaluations and takes appropriate actions to keep individuals served and others safe.
• Maintains flexibility in providing services in settings such as individuals served homes, hospitals, and other community settings.
• Maintains professional licensure and completes the required amount of clinical education hours.
• Assists and monitors activities of daily living.
• Encourages independence, competency, and decision-making.
• Initiates, supports, and ensures quality of life through empowerment, safety awareness, respect, and dignity.
• Provides outreach services to individuals served on a frequent basis as required by supervisor.
• Acts as primary implementer of strategies to meet Treatment Plan goals.
• Completes risk plans and crisis plans as required by supervisor.
• Completes progress notes for all individuals by the end of each shift.
• Ensures Smartsheet is updated each shift and that change of shift report occurs each shift with oncoming staff.
• Completes program specific forms and required time-sensitive documents such as Incident Reports and Medication Occurrence Reports in a timely manner.
• Completes health and medication-related documentation as individually indicated and in accordance with MAP regulations.
• Provides on-going information, periodic reviews, and documentation to support treatment and Treatment Plan goals and objectives.
• Completes initial assessments, treatment plans, treatment plan reviews, financial management plans, and assessments to assigned caseload as required by supervisor.
• Serves as primary case manager for assigned caseload as required by supervisor.

• Reviews and becomes familiar with PACT orientation manual and Policy & Procedure manual.
• Works weekends, second shifts, and holidays as needed by supervisor.
• Attains competence in motivational interviewing and utilizes this approach when working with ambivalence.
• Provides safe and timely transportation in own vehicle, as needed for medical appointments, recreational activities, shopping, errands, etc.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance at residence and during client incidents in regard to hazardous materials and bloodborne pathogens to be in compliance with OSHA guidelines.
• Attends in-services, meetings, and trainings as assigned and scheduled, keeping mandatory trainings up to date.
• Completes individually assigned program-specific responsibilities
• Recognizes and reports program-specific safety and maintenance concerns.
• Performs other tasks as requested by supervisor.

• Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities: Over a third of our positions are filled with internal applicants
• Career Development: Supervision, clinical training, and advancement opportunities
• Inclusive Culture: BHN prioritizes diversity, equity, and cultural responsiveness
• Top-Tier Benefits: Competitive pay, generous PTO, tuition reimbursement, and more
• Hours are Mon 8a-4p, Tues 12p-8p, Wed 8a-4p, Thurs 8a-4p, Fri 8a-4p

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Mental Health Counseling required.
• Licensure Preferred (LICSW, LCSW, LMHC).
• License eligible encouraged to apply.
• Minimum of six months experience in human services preferred.
• Commitment to empowerment and growth, human rights, and community integration of individuals served.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates willingness and ability to treat challenging and diverse client populations, including a forensic population.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in supporting clients with a variety of different cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of community resources, and how to help clients access them.
• Demonstrates willingness to work with individuals who are forensically involved within the Sequential Intercept model.
• Valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle available for all working hours to transport individuals served required.
• Must obtain and maintain MAP certification within introductory period of employment (6 months).

If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit our website at or email me directly at [email protected] to interview today!