StarCare Specialty Health System (StarCare) is seeking a full-time Outpatient Competency Restoration (OCR) Education Specialist to join its outstanding Forensics Team supporting people with mental illness who are involved in the criminal justice system.  Work is performed under minimal supervision of the Program Director and Clinical Supervision of the Forensic Psychologist, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. 

Responsibilities:                                   

• This position is accountable for the provision of outpatient competency restoration training services through the performance of various client-focused activities.
• Weekly Competency training for consumers assigned for competency restoration in the designated region in cooperative effort in mental health/drug court dockets as needed as a link between judicial, law enforcement, mental health/IDD, and other related entities to coordinate positive outcomes for individuals served in outpatient competency restoration.
• Work closely with the judicial system, county judges and attorneys.
• Provide assistance to clients to establish community benefits as needed for client's moving to and/or continuing placement in the community environment.
• Provide specialized services to a diverse population of individuals admitted to the Outpatient Competency Restoration program, including assessing client's needs, conducting psychosocial evaluations, and assessment, development, and implementation of individualized treatment plans.
• Provide referral and linking to community resources, monitor all aspects of care and treatment, including community needs such as housing, employment, and linking to resources in the community.
• Conduct groups and individual training under the supervision of the LPHA/Director in treatment specific curricula within OCR treatment guidelines.
• Coordinate services with designated county judicial systems and community services for clients deemed appropriate for the program.

Essential Duties:

• Upon receiving a new referral, contact shall be made as soon as possible with a treatment plan implemented by the 5th day.
• Complete documentation of all training hours provided to consumers.
• Participate in scheduled program trainings and meetings.
• Participate in clinical supervision related to competency restoration treatment methods and practices.
• Participate in cooperative effort in dockets as needed as a link between judicial, law enforcement, mental health/IDD, and other related entities to coordinate positive outcomes for individuals served in community-based competency restoration.
• Complete all required documentation within established timeframes.

Schedule: 

This is a full-time/non-exempt position scheduled Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm, with additional hours as-needed and flexibility to meet the needs of the department. 

Benefit Package: 

 StarCare offers an expansive benefit package including but not limited to: Company-paid medical coverage, fully funded employer contribution to HSA, company-paid life insurance, company paid hospital indemnity plan, retirement plan with up to 12% employer match, front loaded paid time off (PTO), thirteen (13) paid holidays, sabbatical leave, longevity augmentations, and employee referral augmentations.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in a Human Services Field, (Sociology, Psychology, Family Studies, etc.), AND two (2) years of full-time experience in a related field, required.
• Pursuing a master’s degree in a Human Service-related field, preferred.
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Professional Counselor – Associate (LPC-Associate), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist – Associate (LMFT-Associate), Licensed Master of Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and One (1) year of full-time experience in a related field, preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish), preferred.

Skills & Abilities:

• Local travel, with mileage reimbursement, is required.

Additional Requirements:

• Must pass a pre-hire drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must be able to attain and maintain security clearance at the Lubbock County Detention Center.
• Must have a Texas driver's license, liability car insurance, and be insurable under the Agency's insurance.