Forensic Community Coordinator

Job Description, Responsibilities, Standards and Qualifications

The Forensic Community Coordinator will serve as a liaison between the consumer, the court, the community, and the hospital. Essential components include:

Identify viable community behavioral health treatment options for State and Superior Courts seeking treatment as alternatives to incarceration:

Develop and maintain a working relationship with other agencies in the community to stay current about available resources

Serve as liaison between courts and community programs to facilitate service acquisition for individuals

Provide case management and educational sessions focused on competency remediation for individuals ordered by the State, Superior or Juvenile Court to receive these services in the community:

Provide educational training to individuals mandated to outpatient competency remediation services.

Alert forensic psychologist assigned to the case of competency status.

Provide documentation of sessions and other information to evaluating forensic psychologist.

Coordinate with Forensic State Office to ensure that the statewide community restoration tracking system is updated.

Facilitate referrals to other behavioral health treatment programs if needed.

Provide case management and oversight of individuals who have been adjudicated Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) and conditionally released or have been adjudicated Not Competent to Stand Trial and Not Restorable (IST-NR) and released on civil outpatient commitment / bond with mental health monitoring.

Regular contact with individuals to monitor clinical status and assess progress in community integration.

Monthly contact with community agencies to verify attendance and participation and ascertain status.

Document of all client contacts and community agency contacts.

Provide monthly reports to the respective Hospital / Community Forensic Director(s) regarding an individual’s progress in relation to their Recovery Plan.

Provide to Forensic Program Associate at the hospital(s) all monthly contact notes for accurate entry into AVATAR.

Track and schedule dates for Court updates. Coordinate with forensic psychologist to complete status update reports for the Court.

Attend court hearings, as needed.

Participate at hospital recovery team meetings as required.

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Qualifications:

Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Two years of experience performing work related to area of assignment OR Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Five years of experience performing work related to area of assignment OR One year of experience at the lower level Healthcare Prgm Consultant 2 (HCP091) or position equivalent. Note: Some positions may require licensure.

Senior Forensic Structural Engineer

Overview:

We are an established regional forensic engineering firm looking to add a Senior Forensic Structural Engineer in Houston, TX. On our team, you will be asked to diagnose building damage and/or defects and then develop engineering reports. We routinely design and implement repair solutions as well. Damage evaluations include construction defects, earthquakes, wind, hail, vehicle impacts, fire, snow and ice, floods and differential soil movement. Most of our team members enjoy the flexibility of working from home offices.

Responsibilities: (Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following):

– Perform forensic building assignments based upon a scope of work and budget.
– Field Investigations: Study and determine the cause and origin of damage to buildings.
– Produces written forensic reports detailing the cause(s) of the damage.
– May serve as team leader or project manager. May be required to supervise and/or review work product of associate team members.
– Ability to initiate, develop and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships.
– Limited travel can be expected.

Minimum Applicant Qualifications:

– Texas Professional Engineering License (or NCEES record) required
– BS Structural or Architectural Engineering Masters Degree Preferred
– Experience (typically 7 plus years) as a design/structural engineer (residential and/or commercial buildings).
– Excellent communication skills
– Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, AutoCAD, Bentley Ram, StruCalc/Enercalc.
– Forensic experience highly desirable
– Working knowledge of the building envelope, roofing systems, components and cladding
– Working knowledge of current and historic building codes
– Construction Management experience a plus
– CFEI, Contractors license or other certifications are a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

We offer a competitive salary and benefit package along with a flexible work schedule/location and a great team environment.