Forensic Specialist Virtual Hiring Event

Develops, implements, and documents individual programs for individuals with behavioral health and forensic issues who are residents of Natale's Community Connections Program. Provides supervision and programmatic decision-making. Completes mental status exams utilizing current knowledge of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, version IV (DSM-IV). Provides supportive counseling and acts as an advocate to represent the individual's needs and rights with all outside support service agencies, families, etc. Assists and supports individuals in all activities of daily living. Designs and facilitates therapeutic groups. Plans and implements community integration plans. Administers medications as prescribed by the physician, following all physicians' orders.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement individual programs for individuals with behavioral health and forensic challenges and provide other individualized case management functions as directed by supervisor or director
• Provide supervision and program implementation
• Provide all appropriate documentation set forth by director and regulations including monthly summaries, medication administration recording, and individual behavioral/psychiatric assessments
• Provide mental status exam using the current DSM
• Provide supportive counseling to individuals with personal, behavioral, or social challenges
• Develop and ensure individual's adherence to behavior management plans
• Advocate for individuals with outside support agencies
• Interface with families and other interested parties within the limits of signed consents
• Design and facilitate therapeutic groups according to individual need
• Plan and implement community integration plans for individuals
• Administer medications to residents as directed by physician following successful completion of HHS approved medication administration training and certification
• Maintain communication with medical physician, psychiatrist, and pharmacist as needed
• Maintain communication with appropriate ancillary service providers.
• Ensure a safe and clean living environment for individuals
• Intervene in crisis situations in accordance with established agency protocol
• Provide routine health care functions as directed such as obtaining and recording vital signs, weights, and glucometer readings
• Encourage individuals in the constructive use of leisure time
• Escort individuals to and from day programs and appointments
• Attend scheduled staff meetings
• Facilitate resident meetings
• Attend appropriate inservice as directed by supervisor and required by funder and regulatory bodies
• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team
• Conduct fire drills and building inspections and provide the appropriate documentation for same
• Report all problems or concerns to supervisor or director
• Remain on duty until relieved
• Maintain current certification/recertification of CPR, First Aid, Crisis Intervention, and Medication Administration
• Responsible for adherence to standards, procedures and schedules established by the program administration
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), crisis intervention and medication administration using agency-trained protocols
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in human service, criminal justice field or related field, including but not limited to medicine, social work, psychology, nursing, occupational therapy, recreational therapy, vocational rehabilitation, healthcare administration, political science, special or elementary education or public health
• One year experience in behavioral health field; forensic experience is highly desirable
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Must be able to perform CPR and crisis intervention techniques using agency-trained protocols
• Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated basic, experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook,
• Must have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, 3 years driving experience, and acceptable driving record

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE: See Physical Demands Checklist below which represents the general physical demands and environment conditions to which the employee holding this position must meet, in addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Elwyn will engage otherwise qualified candidates for this position whose disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to enable an individual to perform the essential functions.

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and identity, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, genetic information, disability status, military or veteran status, marital or family status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, and federal law.

Technical requirements

After signing up, you will be sent an email with instructions on how to connect.
Please be prepared to join the virtual interview from a quiet place using a desktop or mobile device with a working speaker, microphone, and camera. Check to see if your network connection can support an online session. A plugged in ethernet cable or a strong WiFi network signal will help avoid time delays during your conversation.

What to prepare

• A completed online application at elwyn.org/careers

Preferred dress code

Casual (come as you are, but please be presentable)

About Elwyn

We are the leader in education, treatment, and support services to children and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and related behavioral health challenges.

Elwyn is the longest-running human services nonprofit of its kind in the nation. We employ 6,000 throughout the United States.

**Ask us about our new higher pay rates & sign-on bonuses for select positions.**

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits
• 403b with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement & discounts at select colleges/universities
• Elwyn is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Generous paid time off
• Safe and rewarding work environment

COVID-19 Information

We are closely monitoring the coronavirus pandemic as it continues to escalate, and are taking the necessary steps and precautions to prevent and contain the spread of disease.

What is a virtual interview?

Virtual interviews help employers connect with job seekers when they are not in the same physical location. Since hiring is a human process, employers would like to talk with you online (chat, video or phone) to see if you meet the requirements for the job.