Community Re-entry Planner

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

2d • $25 - $40 • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of individuals navigating life after incarceration? As a Community Re-entry Planner, you will play a pivotal role in empowering justice-involved individuals as they transition from Maricopa County jails back into the community, helping guide their reintegration by connecting them with vital services and resources to support their success in rebuilding their lives. This role is an essential part of the CHS Community Transitions Division, working closely with the Opioid Treatment Program (OTP). In this impactful position, you will screen patients for the OTP, provide education on medications that treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), facilitate connections to community clinics for ongoing support after release, and submit referrals to ensure patients receive the care they need. As a member of this accredited, nationally recognized team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals struggling with addiction while advancing our mission of community reintegration and recovery support. If you would like to collaborate and contribute to our endeavor to fulfill our mission and vision, join us in making a transformative impact.

Requirements

• One year of full-time behavioral health work and/or substance use experience
• Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Health, Social Services, or a related field
• Complete Health-e-Arizona Plus (HEA+) training within the first three months of hire to become a certified correctional assistor for AHCCCS applications
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver’s license by the time of hire
• Must be able to respond to emergencies
• Must maintain CPR certification and get on the floor to perform CPR/chest compressions, push medical equipment, climb stairs, and lift patients on a gurne
• Must be able to work inside a jail and stand/walk/bend for extended periods of time throughout the shift
• Must be able to pass a fingerprint background check and maintain MCSO jail access.
• This position requires accurately handling a high volume of work, communicating with a culturally diverse patient population, and adapting to frequent changes, interruptions, and unscheduled task

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated case management and discharge planning experience
• Experience working with RBHA services and criminal justice processes
• Intermediate proficiency in building Excel reports to coordinate and track discharge status
• Experience working with an electronic health record
• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

• Responsible for facilitating with outside providers, vendors, and stakeholders for the discharge planning of inmates.
• Ensure SMI and others at risk due to medical, mental health, or substance use problems will receive a warm handoff at release from jail to their assigned provider or Mercy Care Arizona provider
• Develops and coordinates community re-entry plans that address risk factors associated with recidivism to the criminal justice system
• Coordinates with a multidisciplinary team regarding patient care to develop patient discharge plans, including community entities
• Assist qualifying patients in AHCCCS enrollment
• Obtain treatment records and coordinate care with family, community providers, and others relevant to the patient’s care and community re-entry plan
• Maintain and update a list of community resources to support patients’ transition back to the community
• Maintains HIPAA patient confidentiality in the management of information
• Comply with the county's policies and procedures related to the safekeeping of Protected Health Information
• Adheres to all applicable professional standards and requirements, including modeling the code of ethics associated with licensure and certification, and meeting regulatory, licensure, accreditation, health assessment, and CPR requirements

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level