1. Trauma-Informed Mental Health Screenings and Initial Assessments (at the Courthouse) • Respond to referrals from the Drug Court Coordinator in a timely manner by maintaining scheduled office hours at the Keahuolu Courthouse (Kona Courthouse). The Judiciary will provide an office cubicle and access to interview rooms for the Mental Health Provider. • Coordinate screening activities with court hearings to maximize access and efficiency. • Conduct initial screenings and assessments for PTSD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and related conditions. • Evaluate trauma history, family dynamics, cultural identity, and social functioning. • Collaborate with the Drug Court Probation Officer and the Court to integrate findings into initial case plans. • Refer participants to follow-up services and comprehensive assessments, as needed. 2. Stabilization: Individual and Group Mental Health Counseling • Deliver evidence-based therapies, such as manualized cognitive-behavioral therapies, specific to this population, while making efforts to connect the participants to long term community treatments and resources. • Offer trauma-informed, gender-specific, and culturally relevant counseling. • Promote regular engagement and adapt services to the client’s readiness for treatment. • Provide referrals to the Women’s Behavioral Health Bed Contractor and Drug Court Coordinator. • Provide initial individual and group counseling as referred by the Drug Court Coordinator. • Provide or coordinate with licensed prescribers for Medically Assisted Treatment. 3. Psychiatric Care Coordination • Provide or coordinate with licensed prescribers for psychiatric medication management as needed. • Ensure continuity of care through collaboration with other medical, case management, and mental health providers.
