Competency Evaluation Coordinator- Health and Human Services

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Coordinate court-ordered Competency to Stand Trial (CST) forensic evaluations for detainees. Coordinate the scheduling and completion of CST examinations with state-contracted forensic examiners, monitor evaluation and report timelines, maintain accurate program data, and submit reports. The position is based on-site at the Doña Ana County Detention Center (DACDC).

• Receive, review, and respond to court orders for Competency to Stand Trial (CST) evaluations for indigent detainees housed at the Doña Ana County Detention Center.
• Coordinate and schedule CST examinations between detainees and state-contracted forensic examiners in accordance with statutory, court, and program requirements.
• Monitor assigned CST evaluations to support timely examination completion and submission of required reports.
• Maintain communication regarding scheduling changes, examination status, and anticipated completion dates.

• Collect, enter, and maintain accurate data related to CST referrals, court orders, scheduling timelines, examinations, and evaluation completion status.
• Track CST performance measures, including orders received, examinations completed, time from court order to scheduled examination, and cases not resulting in completed evaluations.
• Maintain tracking records and documentation to support program monitoring, compliance, and reporting requirements.
• Compile and submit required monthly reports to the Health Care Authority Behavioral Health Services Division (HCA BHSD) forensic program coordinator by established deadlines.

• Serve as a primary point of contact among the Programs Administrator, Doña Ana County Detention Center, state-contracted forensic examiners, and HCA BHSD regarding CST scheduling, reporting timelines, and process concerns.
• Communicate scheduling issues, evaluation status, and other matters affecting the timely completion of CST evaluations to appropriate stakeholders.
• Identify, document, and communicate programmatic or systemic barriers affecting CST evaluation timeliness to appropriate stakeholders for resolution.

• Participate in required learning community meetings and other program-related meetings.
• Collaborate with HCA BHSD and other stakeholders in the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of the project.
• Maintain documentation and records necessary to support compliance with applicable court orders, statutory requirements, program procedures, and reporting expectations.

Other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Three (3) years of administrative, program coordination, legal support, or related experience.

In accordance with County Policy.

Valid driver's license. Must maintain a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with County policy.

Must pass pre-employment background check, NCIC, and driving record check. Must complete required PREA and Detention Center security training prior to interacting with detainees or accessing secured areas of the facility.