Manager, Forensic Service

Description

At Signature Health, our purpose is to provide integrated healthcare for our community specializing in patients with mental illness and/or addiction because we want people to realize their highest potential.

If you align with our core values, putting people first, striving for excellence in the work you do each day and have a can do mindset, then Signature Health is the best place for the next step in your rewarding career.

As a full-time employee, you will have access to the following employer/employee paid benefits:


* Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, HealthJoy - a no cost medical and mental health online resource available Day 1, and much more


* Robust earned paid time off program (PTO)


* Federal Loan Forgiveness Program (available on eligible roles)


* Professional Development Support

SCOPE OF ROLE

Reporting to Chief Behavioral Officer in interim, the Manager, Forensic Services will provide oversight and direction for forensic program administration, development, and advancement in accordance with program contracts and grants covering Cuyahoga, Lake, and Ashtabula counties.

The Manager, Forensic Services will represent Signature Health in all clinical services touching the criminal justice system, advocating for patients and the organization.

The Manager, Forensic Services, will develop relevant policies and procedures in collaboration with the criminal justice system, Signature Health managers, and community partners.

HOW YOU'LL SUCCEED:


* Signature Health's expert in forensically oriented behavioral health services, supporting staff providing services and representing the agency to external stakeholders.


* Serve as the point of contact for criminal justice system staff and related community partners, facilitating Signature Health's ability to positively impact this patient population.


* Regularly attend court hearings and proceedings as determined by associated dockets, across multiple counties is required.


* Promote a recovery-oriented, patient-centered approach to treatment in the criminal environment, ensuring a distinction between Signature Health's goals as a treatment provider, and the criminal justice system's goals in protecting public interests.


* Coordinate the development and execution of court-related program contracts, including staff education on services, documentation, and program requirements.


* Prepare any reports necessary for program contracts, grants, or other QI related activities.


* Support advancement of Signature Health's impact on patients involved with the criminal justice system through the development of new opportunities and contracts.


* Serve as a liaison to Signature Health's forensic urine drug testing program in both outpatient and residential settings, when applicable.


* Directly supervise staff exclusively dedicated to Signature Health's forensic behavioral health programming, across all SH Outpatient locations.


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