Forensic Coordinator - Outpatient Competency Restoration & Conditional Release Programs
Full-Time | Hybrid-Remote | Travel Required (Barron, Burnette, Polk, Rusk, St. Croix and Washburn Counties) Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan (LSS)
Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI is seeking a Forensic Coordinator to support our Outpatient Competency Restoration Program (OCRP) and Conditional Release Program. This role provides community‑based services to individuals involved in the criminal justice system who require competency restoration or are conditionally released following a mental health adjudication.
You'll work directly with clients in the community, jails, and with multidisciplinary partners including courts, attorneys, institutions, and community providers. This is a meaningful opportunity to support individuals navigating complex legal and behavioral health needs while promoting safety, stability, and recovery.
What You'll Do
Assess client needs using required assessment tools and complete annual reassessments
Develop individualized service plans with clients, families, and support teams
Coordinate and authorize services according to program guidelines
Provide ongoing case management and support aligned with service plans
Maintain accurate, timely documentation and client records
Collaborate with courts, jails, institutions, and community providers
Provide professional testimony and prepare court documents as required
Facilitate person‑centered team meetings
Apply knowledge of human behavior, social systems, and community resources
Work a flexible schedule based on client needs, including occasional evenings/weekends
Meet productivity expectations and participate in staff development and supervision
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a human services field required (Examples: Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Counseling, Sociology, Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, etc.)
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record
Ability to meet all background, caregiver, and program‑specific checks
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
Comfortable using electronic health records and computer systems
Preferred Skills
Knowledge of Wisconsin Statutes 971.14 (Competency) and/or 971.17 (Conditional Release)
Experience working with individuals with mental health needs or justice‑involved populations
Perks & Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Short‑ & Long‑Term Disability
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)
Mileage Reimbursement
Paid Time Off + 10 Paid Holidays
403(b) with company match
Annual raises
Employee Assistance Program
Service awards & recognition
About LSS
LSS is one of the largest and most experienced nonprofit human services organizations in the Midwest. We are committed to supporting individuals and families with compassion, dignity, and respect.
Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.