Overview:
Shift: Monday- Friday 7AM-3PM and Occasional Saturdays as needed for events
Please Note: This role requires passing government background check and meeting qualification to receive badge needed to enter jails/DOC. Candidate must also have valid driver License and Motor Vehicle Clearance (clean driving record for 39 months)
Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Correctional Health Liaison responsible for seeing referred and assigned clients within Correctional Health Systems and maintaining caseload in compliance with the Substance Use Treatment Program. The Correctional Health Liaison reports directly to the Correctional Health Supervisor. This position works closely with assigned Clinic Managers, Operations Manager, and Director of Community Programs, Regional Director, and Clinic Managers to assist with appropriate coordination of Correctional Health and/or DCS relations. Maintains accurate documentation for assigned clients and provides substance abuse rehabilitation, support, and education services to assigned patients in compliance with the Substance Use Treatment Program and philosophy established by the program committee.
As you join our mission to help those suffering from substance use disorders reclaim their lives, expect to thrive in a comfortable, welcoming, and fun environment where you are valued for the work you do, championed by passionate leaders, and equipped with the tools and ongoing training you need to achieve your goals.
Along the way, we’ll invest in your well-being through a benefits package for full-time employees that includes:
- Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings account
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time
- 401K retirement plan with match
- Tuition and CME reimbursement up to 100%
- Employee assistance program to support your mental health and wellness
- Ongoing professional development
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Works in conjunction with System Partner Programs Manager and Clinic Manager/s to maintain an average high needs case
load of 40 clients and to maintain a 45% productivity ratio.
- Correctional Health Liaison works with clients receiving services from Correctional Health, Department of Child Safety, and
Criminal Justice Systems.
- Provides documentation of client encounters.
- Maintains appropriate coordination of care with all systems and provides documentation as needed/ requested from multiple
system partners.
- Attends required meetings: Clinical staff meetings, clinical supervision, workshops, seminars and training, etc. as assigned by
the System Partner Programs Manager, Director of Community Programs, Regional Director, Clinic Managers, Clinical
Compliance Coordinator and/or the Chief Medical Officer. May provide in-service trainings to staff.
- Community Based Services of travel time, waiting for system partners, and non-billable services during community-based
practices. Providing program information and assessment information to non-clients.
- High needs demographic with above average level of coordination of care. Coordination with PCP, OBGYN, Correctional Health
Services, Drug Court clients, family court, Department of Child Safety, and other community partners. Acts as a supporting
contact of the System Partner Programs Manager.
- Substance abuse rehabilitation services and education of assigned caseload in compliance with the Substance Abuse
Treatment Program and Philosophy as established by the program committee. Provides substance abuse counseling and
education services. Completes intake and orients client to treatment program. Develops and implements behavioral health
service plans and reviews. Documents client progress in clinical records. Provides coordination of care between mutual
providers and act as a liaison between clients and outside agencies and programs. Provides appropriate treatment and
service referrals as needed.
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Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED (required)
- Required to pass government background check and meet qualification to receive badge needed to enter jails/DOC
- Behavioral Health Technician or Paraprofessional as defined by ADHS
- Experience in substance use rehabilitation and Medication Assisted Treatment is desirable
- Valid Driver License and Motor Vehicle Clearance (clean driving record for 39 months).
- Basic computer knowledge is necessary
- Bilingual a plus
- (2) year(s) of experience in opioid treatment program preferred
- (1) year experience in corrections or criminal justice related position
- Peer Support or RSS training certificate preferred.
- Required sensitivity to the needs of those who are chemically dependent
- Culturally competent and sensitive to client individualized treatment needs
- Ability to participate as an effective and efficient team member
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Ability to interact with clients in a friendly, helpful, and courteous manner
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- Ability to resolve client altercations and manage crisis episodes
- Ability to identify and access community resources
Tools and Equipment Requirements
- The ability to use a phone, computer, printer, and copier is required.
- Frequent use of Microsoft office products, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- The ability to use the internet and various web browser software is required.
Physical Working Conditions and Office Setting Description
- Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.
- Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard.
- Requires prolonged sitting, standing, frequent bending, stooping, or stretching.
- Some lifting may be required.
- Frequent and prolonged typing and frequent and prolonged operation of computer, keyboard, and telephones required.
- Requires occasional use of fax machines, telephones, copiers, and other office equipment.
- Employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift
and or move up to 50 pounds.
