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Position Summary:

Provides supervision for civil and forensic court liaisons and ensures adequate cross-training between all programs. Responsible for the coordination and implementation of the involuntary admission process to provide efficient, quality services to patients regarding mental health warrants from the initial intake admission process to discharge. Coordinates getting the certificate of medical examinations completed timely, filing the applications for involuntary status, and working with the court system to ensure compliance with state rules and regulations. To serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team supporting the organization's treatment program and philosophy and ensure the delivery of quality treatment to patients who are involuntary. Participates in performance improvement activities. Attends 100% of staff meetings. Coordinates care for patients through communication with Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Social Service clinicians, nurses, Attorneys, Judges, and the Assessment and Referrals Department.

Position Key Accountabilities:

Essential Functions
Provides supervision for civil and forensic court liaisons, ensures adequate cross training. Evaluates new patient warrants every morning to check for accuracy. Evaluates the involuntary paperwork on new patient charts each morning to ensure paperwork is available for the psychiatrists completion. Files paperwork at court each day and keeps up with the Court closings and holidays to ensure compliance. Communicates with psychiatrists to complete 2nd medical filings in accordance with requirements for involuntary status and notifies psychiatrists regarding probable cause and final hearing dates. Communicates with attorneys for continuances of cases dependent upon discharge status of patients Submits discharge drop letters to the court within 24 hours of discharge. Maintains an accurate account of all CME's (Certificate of Medical Examinations) monthly for the Director and Assistant Director of Social Services. Consults with other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities. Collaborates with other departments to identify operational problems and develop solutions/resolution. Participates in education on and implementation of involuntary process with Intake Department. Coordinates with team members all phases of the involuntary process by communicating any needs for the court process during their stay, (i.e. forced meds petition, pending expiration of warrant, etc.) Monitors forensic admissions and workflow to ensure 95% or above occupancy rate. Ensures reports and documentation are submitted to court according to internal procedures and in compliance with Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 46B. Incompetency to Stand Trial timelines. Manages Human Resources activities of department in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning. Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent or equivalent. required

Minimum Experience:

5 years of acute hospital, inpatient mental facility experience required 1 year inpatient mental health commitment experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

Security Sensitive: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.