Behavioral Health Practitioner - STAR collaborative justice court

Marin's Support and Treatment After Release (STAR) program is a full-service partnership providing culturally competent intensive, integrated services to mentally ill offenders and forensic clients. Operating in conjunction with the Mental Health Court, STAR Court is a multidisciplinary, multi-agency team that provides comprehensive assessment, individualized client-centered service planning and linkages to services. 

Under the direction of the Mental Health Unit Supervisor, the Behavioral Health Practitioner (BHP) provides intensive case management services to adults with serious mental illness who are involved with the criminal justice system and are participating in a mental health court.  In addition, the BHP provides on-going comprehensive clinical assessment and treatment planning, and acts as client advocate when clients are unable to advocate for themselves. The BHP provides clinical and case management services to the clients and works collaboratively with an intensive, multi-disciplinary team of highly skilled professionals, para-professionals, volunteers, and interns, and is responsible for keeping electronic medical records current and meeting monthly productivity standards. The role assists with providing diagnostic picture and treatment planning.

This fixed term position is initially funded up to June 30th, 2026. Please note, this position may end prior to June 30th, 2026, if funding ceases or the work is complete. In addition, these positions may continue after June 30th, 2026, if funding is renewed or extended. Per PMR 48.2, fixed term employees are not subject to Reduction in Force rights at the completion of the term.