Correctional Health Liaison

Community Medical Services•Kingman, AZ

About The Position

Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Correctional Health Liaison to see referred and assigned clients within Correctional Health Systems and maintain a caseload in compliance with the Substance Use Treatment Program. The role provides substance abuse rehabilitation, support, counseling, and education services, along with accurate client documentation and coordination of care among system partners. The liaison works closely with clinic and program leaders to coordinate Correctional Health and/or Department of Child Safety relations and serves clients connected with Correctional Health, child safety, and criminal justice systems. This position reports directly to the Correctional Health Supervisor and supports the System Partner Programs Manager. It involves a high-needs caseload, community-based services, coordination with providers and outside agencies, and participation in required meetings, training, and supervision. The listed schedule is 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. CMS is a CARF-accredited addiction treatment program offering outpatient medication-assisted treatment and individual and group counseling. Headquartered in Arizona, the organization has more than 70 treatment clinics in 14 states. CMS states that it is an equal employment opportunity employer and may provide reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Pass a government background check and meet qualification requirements to receive a badge for entry into jails or the Department of Corrections.
Be a Behavioral Health Technician or Paraprofessional as defined by ADHS.
Basic computer knowledge.
Sensitivity to the needs of people who are chemically dependent.
Cultural competence and sensitivity to clients’ 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.
Ability to resolve client altercations and manage crisis episodes.
Ability to identify and access community resources.
Ability to use a phone, computer, printer, and copier; use of Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and internet/web browser software is required.
Ability to perform the physical duties described, including prolonged sitting and standing, frequent bending, stooping, or stretching, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Experience in substance use rehabilitation and Medication Assisted Treatment is desirable.
Bilingual ability is a plus.
Two years of experience in an opioid treatment program is preferred.
One year of experience in a corrections or criminal justice-related position.

Responsibilities

Maintain an average high-needs caseload of 40 clients and a 45% productivity ratio in conjunction with the System Partner Programs Manager and Clinic Manager(s).
Work with clients receiving services from Correctional Health, the Department of Child Safety, and criminal justice systems.
Document client encounters and maintain accurate clinical records.
Coordinate care with system partners and provide requested documentation.
Attend clinical staff meetings, clinical supervision, workshops, seminars, and training as assigned.
Provide in-service training to staff when needed.
Provide community-based services, including time spent traveling, waiting for system partners, and performing non-billable services.
Provide program and assessment information to non-clients.
Coordinate care with primary care providers, OB/GYNs, Correctional Health Services, drug court clients, family court, the Department of Child Safety, and other community partners.
Act as a supporting contact for the System Partner Programs Manager.
Provide substance abuse rehabilitation, counseling, and education services to assigned clients in accordance with the Substance Abuse Treatment Program and its philosophy.
Complete intake and orient clients to the treatment program.
Develop and implement behavioral health service plans and reviews.
Document client progress in clinical records.
Coordinate care between providers and serve as a liaison between clients and outside agencies and programs.
Provide appropriate treatment and service referrals as needed.
Resolve client altercations and manage crisis episodes.