HELP OTHERS, MAKE A DIFFERENCE, SAVE A LIFE.

The McNabb Center is the region's leading nonprofit provider of mental health, substance use, social and victim services. By focusing on an individual's "Well Mind, Well Being," we provide a quality and compassionate approach to care from infancy through adulthood.

Do you see yourself as a part of this life-changing work? If so, we are currently seeking a qualified and motivated professional for the following position: Criminal Justice Case Manager

SUMMARY - Criminal Justice Case Manager

The Criminal Justice Case Manager (CJCM) is responsible for providing information and referral, agency linkage, advocacy, home visits, and follow-up services to individuals released from Cocke, Jefferson, and Grainger County jails.  Provides direct service delivery in the community within flexible hours, develops and implements appropriate treatment planning, provides crisis intervention and emergency services, interacts and coordinates with court, probation, and other criminal justice agencies, as well as utilizes center-wide and community resources as needed for client benefit.  Embraces the key values of recovery and case management: empowerment, normalization, rehabilitation, and continuity of care. This position requires utilizing a personal dependable vehicle to conduct Center business. Maintaining a dependable vehicle and certified driver status is a condition of employment.

Compensation: Starting salary for this position is approximately $15.78 /hr based on relevant experience and education.

REQUIREMENTS - Criminal Justice Case Manager

Education/Knowledge:

• Must have at least a Bachelor's degree in a health-related field of counseling, psychology, social work, sociology, or a behavioral science field with course work or experience in the areas of cultural diversity, human development, etiology and treatment of mental illness, alcohol and drug abuse, physical and sexual abuse, suicide, and intellectual disability.
• Candidates with a Bachelor's degree in rehabilitation, occupational therapy, criminal justice, or education, must have fifteen college-level semester hours of coursework in behavioral health and at least one year of work experience in the behavioral health setting.

Experience:

• One year experience in the social work field and/or behavioral health and criminal justice setting preferred.
• Applicants should possess the ability to relate to individuals and families of varied ethnic and cultural backgrounds, ages, educational levels, and economic circumstances with respect and dignity. 
• Excellent verbal, written, and computer skills are necessary in order to work effectively and collaboratively with clients, collaborating agencies, and community professionals, as well as maintaining proper documentation. 
• Clinical staff members must possess reliable transportation, the ability to acquire an F endorsement on driver's license, and transport clients.
• Skills: 
• Must have strong communication skills.
• Must be comfortable with working with professional members of the community, including but not limited to law enforcement, psychologists and counselors, attorneys, and other case managers.
• Must be able to perform job responsibilities on an independent level.

Physical:

• Exposure to biological hazards.
• Hearing of normal and soft tones as well as close eye work.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Pushing/pulling up to 150 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.
• To ensure the safety of the clients and staff, this position requires certification in and adequate implementation of verbal de-escalation techniques (Handle with Care)
• Valid driver's license- "F" endorsement and a personal dependable vehicle to conduct community outreach and response.
• Maintaining a dependable vehicle and certified driver status is a condition of employment.

The McNabb Center (www.mcnabbcenter.org) is a premier not-for-profit provider of behavioral health services.  The Center provides quality care and serves all ages in a continuum of prevention, early intervention, social, co-occurring, addiction, outpatient, and crisis services.

MC is an EOE. MC conducts background checks, driver's license record, degree verification, and drug screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check, and driving record. Additionally, certain programs are subject to TB Screening and/or testing.  Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.