Assist individuals re-entering the community with navigating the criminal justice system!

Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals as a Criminal Justice Specialist in the PACT (Program for Assertive Community Treatment) program at Behavioral Health Network!

**NOTICE**

In accordance with the BHN Mandatory COVID vaccine policy - all staff, interns, temps, residents and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated no later than day one of employment. Medical or religious exemptions will be offered and must be approved prior to starting work.

The same guidelines noted above apply during flu season (defined as December 1st – through end of flu season as announced by the CDC) for BHN’s Mandatory Influenza Vaccine policy.

Additionally, BHN is a Tobacco Free workplace. All Staff, interns, temps, residents and contractors agree not to smell of or use Tobacco or ENDS products while on paid work time or within sight of any BHN facility.

Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support the PACT program with the following:

• Serving as the primary liaison between the PACT Program and Criminal Justice system to assist individuals served navigate the criminal Justice system (e.g., for probations, paroles, jails, and state hospitals).
• Coordinating parole, probation, the Mental Health Court, and releases from incarcerations and integration into the community.
• Being a primary implementer of strategies to meet Treatment Plan goals and providing on-going information, periodic reviews, and documentation.
• Assists individuals with outreach services to maintain and enhance their social support network through opportunities to meet new friends, build stronger relationships with family members and guardians, attend religious services and join religious groups, and foster engagement in other community groups and organization and relationships.
• Providing safe and timely transportation in own vehicle, as needed for medical appointments, recreational activities, shopping, errands, etc.
• Providing crisis intervention and emergency services as needed.
• Completing progress notes, program-specific forms and documentation, such as Incident Reports and Medication Occurrence Reports, in a timely manner.
• Monitoring individuals’ overall health and well-being, including assisting with all aspects of medication treatment and administration.
• Serving as primary case manager for assigned caseload.

Who are we?

The Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) program is a highly integrated outreach and 24/7 residential program that helps individuals meet their goals and reduce hospitalizations. PACT provides clinical wraparound support in the community and in our group residential program to perpetuate recovery and wellness for the individuals served. The PACT team is forensic-focused and designed to reduce arrests and incarcerations.

Behavioral Health Network is a growing non-profit community behavioral health agency that has been providing services to children, adults, families and communities in Western Massachusetts since 1938. BHN provides comprehensive, outcome-driven behavioral health care. We are dedicated to offering high quality, affordable and culturally appropriate care to people of all ages and income levels in our constituent communities.

Reasons to work with BHN:

• Work with an agency who does amazing things for others
• You will be able to change a person’s life
• You will expand your experience in various areas of mental & behavioral health
• You will have the opportunity to grow within the agency
• You will not be bored with our fast-paced environment
• You will have excellent benefits package & time off benefits available

What are we looking for in the Criminal Justice Specialist?

• Bachelor’s Degree (required); Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Criminal Justice (preferred).
• Solid understanding of criminal justice system.
• Obtain and maintain MAP certification within introductory period of employment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

How do I apply to be the Criminal Justice Specialist?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit our website at www.bhnworks.org and click on “Browse All Jobs” to apply!

BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.