StarCare Specialty Health System (StarCare) is seeking a full-time JBCR Education Specialist to join its outstanding Forensic team. The Jail Based Competency Restoration Education Specialist is responsible for providing competency restoration services to individuals participating in a jail-based program. In this role, the specialist delivers structured educational and skill-building interventions designed to help clients achieve competency-related goals while providing individualized support that promotes recovery, stability, and successful participation in legal proceedings. The position requires close collaboration with judicial personnel, attorneys, law enforcement agencies, mental health professionals, and community partners to ensure coordinated care and positive client outcomes. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills, maintain accurate documentation, monitor client progress, and contribute to a person-centered, team-based approach that supports client success, enhances community integration, and promotes high-quality behavioral health services.
Responsibilities:
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Provides competency restoration services to individuals participating in an outpatient program.
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Delivers structured educational and skill-building interventions to support competency-related goals.
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Provides individualized support that promotes recovery, stability, and successful participation in legal proceedings.
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Collaborates with judicial personnel, attorneys, law enforcement agencies, mental health professionals, and community partners.
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Monitors client progress and maintains accurate and timely documentation.
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Utilizes a person-centered, team-based approach to support client success and community integration.
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Promotes positive client outcomes through coordinated care and effective communication.
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Upholds high standards of professionalism and quality behavioral health service delivery.
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Maintain regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours.
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Ensure all required training and credentials are current and compliant with Center, federal, state, and local regulations, in addition to StarCare policies and procedures.
- Complete special departmental projects and other responsibilities with similar skill and work conditions as assigned.
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Support all activities in alignment with StarCare’s mission, values, and operational goals.
Schedule:
This is a full-time, on-site, position scheduled Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm, with flexibility to meet the needs of the department.
Benefit Package:
StarCare offers Benefit eligible employees an expansive benefit package including but not limited to: Company-paid medical coverage, fully funded employer contribution to HSA, company-paid life insurance, company paid hospital indemnity plan, retirement plan with up to 12% employer match, front loaded paid time off (PTO), thirteen (13) paid holidays, sabbatical leave, longevity augmentations, and employee referral augmentations.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a Human Services-related field, such as Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Family Studies, or a closely related discipline, required.
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Minimum of two (2) years of full-time professional experience in a behavioral health, human services, criminal justice, or related field, required.
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Current enrollment in a Master’s degree program in a Human Services-related field, preferred.
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Licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-Associate), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFT-Associate), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), preferred.
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Minimum of one (1) year of full-time experience in a related field in conjunction with the above licensure, preferred.
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Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, preferred.
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Strong interpersonal, communication, documentation, and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse populations and community partners.
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Must have a current Texas driver’s license and be insurable under the Center’s insurance.
- Must pass all pre-employment and annual screenings, including drug screen, criminal background, nursing registry, and MVR.
Skills & Abilities:
- Problem Solving: Ability to analyze situations, identify challenges, and develop effective solutions.
- Communication: Strong verbal, written, and electronic communication skills to convey information clearly and professionally.
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Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with others across teams and departments to achieve shared goals.
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Exhibiting Corporate Values: Demonstrates behaviors and decision-making aligned with the organization’s core values and mission.
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Documentation: Proficient in accurately recording, organizing, and maintaining information in various formats.
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Productivity & Reliability: Demonstrates consistent performance, meets deadlines, manages time effectively, and maintains dependability in fulfilling job responsibilities.
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Job Specific Safety: Understands and follows safety protocols and procedures relevant to the role and work environment.
