Job Description:

StarCare Specialty Health System (StarCare) is the state designated Local Authority for mental health and intellectual disabilities for Lubbock, Lynn, Hockley, Cochran and Crosby Counties and the Local Authority for substance use disorders for 41 counties in the West Texas region. StarCare is also a Texas Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) and provides adult inpatient psychiatric services at Sunrise Canyon Hospital. StarCare proudly supports veterans via VetStar, aging citizens via the Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) delivered by Silver Star, and much more! StarCare’s mission is to provide access to a diverse array of specialty healthcare services that support and empower people as valued members of our community. StarCare has been providing HOPE & HEALTH to our community since 1967.

StarCare is in search of a qualified individual to work at the Lubbock County Detention Center as a Women's Forensic Rehabilitation Specialist.

The Forensic Rehabilitation Specialist serves incarcerated women at the Lubbock County Detention Center in a classroom and individual setting. This position provides education over a variety of topics following approved curriculum, collaborates with outside agencies, Lubbock Sheriff's Office (LSO) employees, and other StarCare employees to ensure services are comprehensive and best fit for the Consumer. This position organizes and conducts comprehensive treatment teams that are individually tailored to meet the needs of the individual. The educational and skill building groups includes, but is not limited to: Medication Education, Dual Diagnosis, Conflict Resolution, Anger Management, Expressive Arts and Writing. Additionally, this position coordinates with Psychiatrists, PNA Staff, Jail staff, Special Needs Defender’s Office, other appropriate staff at StarCare Center. Work is conducted under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director of Forensic Mental Health- Jail Services and the Director of Forensic Mental Health. Moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment is expected.

Forensic Rehabilitation Specialist responsibilities:

• Conducts educational and skill building groups for women incarcerated in the Lubbock County Detention Center including but not limited to: Medication Education; Dual Diagnosis; Conflict Resolution; Anger Management; Expressive Arts and Writing) – minimum 2 groups daily to also include individual sessions as needed.


• Provides Crisis Intervention as needed


• Provides individual counseling as needed


• Collaborates with LPDO and StarCare Outpatient Services in reentry planning


• Serves as a consultant with all jail mental health staff.


• Coordinates with Psychiatrist, PNA Staff, jail staff, and other appropriate staff at StarCare.


• Assumes primary responsibility for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating, and revising overall reentry goals and treatment plans for all assigned individuals.


• Facilitates a collaborative biweekly treatment team meeting for identified individuals needing medication management.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm with flexibility to meet the needs of the program.

Pay Incentives

Upon completion of first 30 days	$500
6 month work anniversary	$500
12 month work anniversary	$1,000
24 month work anniversary	$2,000

Benefit Package: StarCare offers an expansive benefit package including, but not limited to: company-paid medical coverage, fully funded employer contribution to HSA, company-paid life insurance, paid hospital indemnity plan, 401k with up to 12% employer match, front loaded paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, sabbatical leave, longevity augmentations, and employee referral augmentations.

This position ensures all activities support the mission, vision, and values of StarCare Specialty Health System. This position impacts outcomes for people by the management of an accessible system of quality, effective, efficient services and resources that support individual choice and promote lives of dignity and self-determination.

• Master’s Degree in a human service-related field with applicable licensure to include Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC),  Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Master of Social Worker-Advanced Clinical Practitioner (LMSW-ACP), preferred.
  


• Master’s Degree in a human service-related field with applicable associate licensure, required.


• One (1) year of full-time experience in a related field, preferred.


• Bilingual (English/Spanish), preferred.

Local travel, with mileage reimbursement, is required. Must have current Texas driver’s license and be insurable under the Center's auto liability insurance. Must pass pre-hire drug screen and criminal background check. Must be able to pass Lubbock County Detention Center security clearance.

EEO Statement: StarCare Specialty Health System 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 policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Posted: 6/12/23

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