(1239) Court-Based Care Coordinator (Internal Only)

This position is open to current BTCS employees only. 

Under the direction of the Care Coordination and ClearPath Supervisor, with oversight from Director of Specialty Programs, this position will maintain a thorough understanding of local resources and protocols and strategies to expedite care. With daily support from the Williamson County Director for District Court Administration, this position will determine best approach and coordinate care of individuals ordered to, or recommended for, community-based services or ongoing treatment; coordinate plans with judges, attorneys, the Bluebonnet Trails Community Services (BTCS) Jail-Based Care Coordinators and Jail Diversion Specialists; and inform the court of the status of an individual court-ordered into treatment.

The Court-Based Care Coordinator provides culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and person-centered services to Williamson County’s justice-involved individuals who may be enrolled in specialty courts, such as the Williamson County Felony Mental Health Docket . This position works within and promotes an integrated holistic model for healthcare at BTCS, which is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic.  The successful candidate possesses a passion and aptitude for working with individuals with chronic and severe mental illness, intellectual, developmental and/or substance use needs involved in the criminal justice system. Knowledge of the court processes, case management functions, substance use treatment, crisis services, community resources, and evidence-based practices in the mental health and criminal justice systems is required. This position necessitates innovative thinking, patience, resiliency, skills in advocacy, service coordination, mental health assessment and evaluation, clinical documentation, collaborative person-centered recovery planning and dual-diagnosis treatment. The Court-Based Care Coordinator effectively works independently and on a team; prioritizes needs under the direction of the Williamson County Director for District Court Administration; and is able to balance self-care while performing duties as assigned with a positive attitude.

The position is onsite at the Williamson County Courthouse, and is scheduled for 40 hours, Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm. At times this position may require evening hours so a flexible schedule is required.

Location: Williamson County

Hourly Salary Range: $21.46 – $28.71

Differential Detail:

• $1.00 per hour – 2 years previous experience
• Up to $4.00 per hour – BTCS Tenure
• $0.75 per hour – Bilingual
• $1.00 per hour – Associate or Advanced Licensure
• $0.50 per hour – LCDC

Join our dynamic and enthusiastic Team dedicated to continuously improving the health and independence of the persons we serve. 

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