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About the Role
ASCEND Mental Wellness is seeking a Court Navigator to join the Outreach/LEAMHRS program within Supportive Residential Services. This role involves connecting with individuals to assess their needs for mental health, substance abuse services, and social determinants of health, facilitating their access to necessary resources.
Responsibilities
- Receive referrals for individuals needing support with mental health, substance use, housing, legal, or basic needs.
- Contact individuals to discuss services and initiate referral processes.
- Maintain follow-up with individuals and perform warm handoffs to providers.
- Collaborate with residential staff to identify pathways to permanent housing.
- Participate in case reviews and staff meetings with behavioral health and criminal justice system stakeholders.
- Collaborate with various community entities including psychiatric facilities, substance use facilities, medical centers, law enforcement, and social services.
- Navigate multiple online platforms and document daily encounters.
- Maintain a safe environment for clients and staff.
- Communicate effectively with staff and supervisors.
- Preserve human dignity and confidentiality of clients.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of professional experience in both community mental health and criminal justice.
- Must be of good character and background.
- Must display an affinity for working with people with mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders.
- Ability to work independently.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Valid NYS driver's license acceptable to Agency insurance standards.
Skills
- Mental health services
- Substance abuse services
- Social determinants of health
- Case management
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Independent work
- Teamwork
- Navigating online platforms
- Note-taking
Location
- Community
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3 years of professional experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in human services or Psychology
Salary/Compensations
- Based on qualifications
Benefits
- Healthcare benefits
- Retirement plan enrollment
- Paid time off
- 11 holidays
- 2 floating holidays
- Vacation time
- Personal time
- Sick time
About the Company
- Established in 1948, the Mission of ASCEND Mental Wellness is to encourage and assist individuals in discovering pathways to their optimal mental health and wellness, while supporting hope and awareness of well-being in our community.
- ASCEND's Outreach Program focuses on individuals within the community who need support and guidance.
- LEAMHRS – Law Enforcement Addiction & Mental Health Referral System is an outreach program that allows police departments to refer individuals to a court navigator for assistance in obtaining the appropriate services.
- ASCEND works with the Glens Falls Police Department, Hudson Falls Police Department, Warren and Washington County Sheriff's Offices, Warren and Washington County Jails, Warren County DSS, and Warren and Washington County Probation Offices.
- Individuals can be referred to through social services, care management and medical services based on need.
- Assistance with obtaining health insurance and emergency housing are available.
Equal Opportunity
- ASCEND Mental Wellness provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
- This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.