Forensic Transition Team Coordinator

The Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Forensic Transition Team Coordinator. The selected candidate provides tracking, release planning, and follow up services to pre-trial, sentenced, and civilly committed DMH eligible clients incarcerated in county, state, federal, and out-of-state correctional facilities. The Forensic Transition Team Coordinator meets with DMH clients in correctional settings and provides linkage to community-based services. The incumbent also gathers statistical information and tracks all DMH incarcerated clients via data collection systems.

Applicants will need access to reliable transportation for considerable work-related travel from the Area Offices to correctional facilities and places of detention, not only in the assigned areas but also relevant facilities and locations throughout the Commonwealth as required.

Please Note : Internal and external applicants must pass a national criminal offender record check required by the Department of Corrections.

Duties and Responsibilities (these are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Collaborates with state, county, federal, and out-of-state correctional clinical staff, DYS, Parole, Probation, DMH Case Management, DMH CM Supervisor(s), DMH Area Medical Director(s), DMH Area Forensic Director(s), DMH vendors, and court clinicians to facilitate timely identification of, and eligibility determination for, DMH Continuing Care clients.
• Conducts interviews and assessments in correctional institutions and settings.
• Files appropriate entitlement applications and referral forms and initiates coordination and collaboration with appropriate agencies to develop a comprehensive community service plan prior to a DMH client inmate’s release.
• Completes Psychosocial Assessment on appropriate DMH eligible clients.
• Coordinates inter-agency involvement and advocates with service providers including but not limited to the Department of Correction (DOC), Houses of Corrections (HOC’s), court clinics, Parole, Probation, DYS, Social Security, Medicaid, and DMH vendors to facilitate service provision to DMH client offenders.
• Provides linkage between correctional and mental health agencies.
• Engages social supports from client’s community (as available) and provides education regarding client’s mental illness and treatment needs as necessary.
• Monitors client response to service plan; attends meetings needed to discuss service plan effectiveness and modifications to service delivery.
• Monitors and documents client progress in treatment for no less than three months after release.
• Completes data forms and data entry as required.
• Performs related duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the functions of the community mental health system.

• Basic knowledge of mental disorders and developmental disabilities.

• Knowledge of basic clinical skills and understanding of human behavior, social work, healthcare, and law .

• Ability to communicate effectively, think quickly and make independent judgments.
• Ability to negotiate, mediate and diffuse conflict.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with systems and community resources as they relate to disposition planning from the correctional system.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
• Knowledge of MGL c. 123.
• Given the population served bilingual or multilingual fluency.

DMH Mission Statement:

The Department of Mental Health assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights and supports mental health training and research.

Pre-Offer Process:

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

ADA Reasonable Accommodation:

If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at: EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. #4.

Qualifications - External

Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Applicants must have (A) at least three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time, professional experience in human services work or social work or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. A Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field may substitute for two (2) years of the required (A) experience.

Based on assignment, travel may be required. Incumbents who elect to use a motor vehicle for travel must have a current and valid motor vehicle driver's license at a class level specific to assignment.

Based on assignment as Qualified Intellectual Disabled Professionals, within the Department of Developmental Services, a Bachelor's degree or higher in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, counseling education, education of the physically or emotionally handicapped, education of the multiple handicapped, education of the learning disabled, human services, rehabilitation, rehabilitation counseling, nursing, recreation therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, music therapy, physical education or other a related field is required.

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

Comprehensive Benefits

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Official Title : Human Services Coordinator I

Primary Location : United States-Massachusetts-Tewksbury-365 East Street

Job : Community and Social Services

Agency : Department of Mental Health

Schedule : Full-time

Shift : Day

Job Posting : Mar 18, 2026, 2:17:47 PM

Number of Openings : 1

Salary : 68,435.12 - 93,470.00 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : William Herbert /[email protected] - 6173081080

Bargaining Unit : 08-SEIU - Local 509 - Social/Rehabilitation

Confidential : No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : Yes