Re-Entry Coordinator

CFG HEALTH SYSTEM LLC•Bartow, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Reentry Coordinator develops, maintains, and tracks community partnerships and referral relationships to support successful patient transitions from correctional facilities to community-based care. This position collaborates with medical, behavioral health, case management, and community providers to ensure continuity of care and access to essential healthcare and support services following release.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field required.
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirements.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Experience in case management, discharge planning, behavioral health, social services, or healthcare preferred.
Correctional healthcare or reentry services experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain referral relationships with community-based organizations, primary care providers, behavioral health agencies, developmental disability programs, substance use treatment providers, crisis response teams, and other community resources.
Collaborate with medical, behavioral health, and case management staff to facilitate discharge planning and successful patient reintegration into the community.
Conduct needs assessments to identify barriers to care and available community resources.
Develop, maintain, and update databases of community healthcare providers and support organizations.
Coordinate and ensure completion of all required Release of Information forms and related documentation.
Document patient interactions, discharge planning activities, referrals, and progress notes in approved electronic health record systems.
Monitor discharge planning outcomes and recommend strategies to improve continuity of care and reduce recidivism.
Ensure compliance with HIPAA, NCCHC, ACA, and all applicable state and federal regulations.
Develop and participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on access to care and reentry services.
Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, committees, and case reviews as required.
Follow all infection control and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.