Aftercare Coordinator - HCSO

Behavioral Health Network•Hampden, MA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aftercare Coordinator at the Hampden County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is responsible for discharge planning as it relates to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) in the community. The Aftercare Coordinator at HCSO has diverse knowledge of biopsychosocial, spiritual, emotional, and aftercare planning dimensions of substance use disorder. The Aftercare Coordinator maintains well-established community relationships to help ensure a smooth transition and continuity of care for those individuals served who are re-entering the community. Meets with assigned program individual served in accordance with standards set forth by HCSO (identified below): Pre Trial Within 2 business days of referral Within 5 days prior to Court Date Within 5 days after Court Date Otherwise, every 30 days Sentenced Within 5 days from referral Every 30 days Once 60 days to potential release, every 2 weeks Within 5 days Prior to Release Section 35 Civil Commitments Within 5 days from referral Every 2 weeks Responsible for accurate and timely entry of session content into all appropriate HCSO data systems. Informs program individuals served how to contact staff should they be released prior to formal admission to a community clinic. Obtains appropriate release(s) of information to facilitate the process of ensuring continuity of care in the community. Meets with the individual served within 2 business days of referral to connect the individual served with general outpatient services in the community, as well as MOUD community information (applicable for individuals who qualify for and request Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) but will be released before they are able to be enrolled). Arranges for the individual served to be enrolled in a community-based OTP/OBAT of their preference to ensure that the treatment started will continue or facilitate the return of individual served to their previous OTP or community provider (applicable for planned discharges to the community).

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED plus 2-3 years’ relevant experience in an SUD or related co-occurring position required or Associate’s Degree in related field with 1-2 years’ experience, or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
2 years’ experience helping to obtain resources and/or navigate systems to individuals with SUD and behavioral health problems.
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Must meet contractor criteria required by HCSO that may include extensive background investigation, drug testing, and medical clearance.
Must attend and successfully completes HCSO onsite orientation.
Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle for all working hours, and valid automobile insurance required.

Nice To Haves

Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification or Recovery Coach Certification

Responsibilities

Discharge planning as it relates to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) in the community.
Maintain well-established community relationships to help ensure a smooth transition and continuity of care for those individuals served who are re-entering the community.
Meet with assigned program individuals served in accordance with standards set forth by HCSO.
Responsible for accurate and timely entry of session content into all appropriate HCSO data systems.
Inform program individuals served how to contact staff should they be released prior to formal admission to a community clinic.
Obtain appropriate release(s) of information to facilitate the process of ensuring continuity of care in the community.
Meet with the individual served within 2 business days of referral to connect the individual served with general outpatient services in the community, as well as MOUD community information.
Arrange for the individual served to be enrolled in a community-based OTP/OBAT of their preference to ensure that the treatment started will continue or facilitate the return of individual served to their previous OTP or community provider.