Social Worker- Catch the Hope Program
About The Position
VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has an opening for a Part-Time Catch the Hope Case Worker at MCI-Framingham in Framingham, MA. Looking for a rewarding career in the healthcare field with competitive wages and an excellent benefits package? At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff. The Catch the Hope (CTH) worker meets with all identified patients (pregnant and post-partum) to provide education related to the CTH set curriculum. CTH workers are responsible for obtaining all necessary consents to release information. CTH workers will track all court dates. CTH workers may assist with finding appropriate housing/residential programs for patients upon release. All discharge planning related aftercare is coordinated by the CTH worker (medical, dental, vision, mental health, etc.). CTH workers provide Caregiving Affidavit and reviews Affidavit and all pertinent information. All patient contact will be documented, and a weekly census is to be sent out.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Mental Health or related field
- Case Management experience
- Familiarity with medical/MH terminology/diagnosis should be required
- Knowlege of accessing services in community
Nice To Haves
- Applicants with experience in a correctional health care setting will be given preference.
- Licensing preferred, not required.
- Baseline understanding the medical parole process preferred, not required.
Responsibilities
- Meet with all identified patients (pregnant and post-partum) to provide education related to the CTH set curriculum.
- Obtain all necessary consents to release information.
- Track all court dates.
- Assist with finding appropriate housing/residential programs for patients upon release.
- Coordinate all discharge planning related aftercare (medical, dental, vision, mental health, etc.).
- Provide Caregiving Affidavit and reviews Affidavit and all pertinent information.
- Document all patient contact.
- Send out a weekly census.
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
- PTO
- Annual Incentive Bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
