Forensic Case Manager (1015)

Job Purpose The Forensic Case Manager works as part of a multidisciplinary team to support and provide case management services for individuals assigned to Forensic Multidisciplinary Team who are returning from or being diverted from placement in a forensic state hospital. Key Responsibilities Works closely with the individual the individual's family, the courts, DCF, Center staff and community agencies to meet individual's needs and allow him/her to live as independently as possible within the community Should forensic hospitalization become necessary, this position remains actively involved in the individual's care and plans for discharge to the community Monitors the progress or lack of progress by individuals and links them to appropriate services Completes required Center, DCF, legal, statistical and fiscal documentation in an accurate and timely manner Works collaboratively with other members of the team, the FCM assesses strengths, needs, abilities and preferences and assists in the development of a person-centered plan to meet those needs that is also in compliance with court requirements Links individual to needed services that are beyond the scope of the program