Position Overview
Responsible to the HSA/Department Head for discharge planning assignments. Determines the needs for discharge planning for all inmates released from the facility. Assists in the coordination of these services with a multidisciplinary treatment team to facilitate the achievement of optimal discharge planning with the result of maximizing clinical, financial and community placement outcomes. Delivers pre-discharge/discharge, re-entry, and reintegration programming for inmates on the behavioral health case load or all qualified inmates.
Essential Job Duties
✓ Promote linkage with community mental health agencies and other support services for individual care and coordination for continuum of care. 
✓ Facilitate communication and collaboration between judicial and behavioral health systems. 
✓ Establish and make strong relationships with community-based partners to support the development of successful individual treatment/transition plan that include medical, behavioral health, and social needs for individuals who are enrolled clients. 
✓ Complete need assessments for individuals suffering from mental illness/substance use to connect them with appropriate services in the community upon release. 
✓ Complete brief screening of individuals in the jail for mental health, substance use disorders, trauma, traumatic brain injury and suicide risk; refer to appropriate jail-based programs. 
✓ Assist in the provision of coordinated services for individuals in jail custody who may require competency restoration services. 
✓ Provide individual MAT/substance abuse counseling and information. 
✓ Provide case management and resources for individuals enrolled in the JBBS program up to a year upon release. 
✓ Accurate reporting and documentation in state and in-house databases.
✓ Assist with the application process for residential and outpatient treatment facilities, communicate with public defenders/probation/parole in coordinating treatment and transportation. 
✓ Conduct weekly individual case management sessions with JBBS participants to discuss re-entry planning/needs, life skills and goals. 
✓ Complete Level of Supervision Inventory (LSI) on all JBBS participants after 30 days in jail. 
✓ Presentations to community/judicial providers on JBBS program and services. 
✓ Monthly tracking and documentation of all released JBBS participants. 
✓ Assist in managing of transitional funding available for client needs and services. 
✓ Integrate Motivational Interviewing and Trauma Informed Care into all aspects of communication with participants. 
✓ Communicate with probation/parole officers and community agencies regarding discharge and aftercare plans. 
✓ Treat all participants with dignity and respect. 
✓ Active participant in community-based teams; Roaring Fork Opioid Work Group, West Mountain Health Regional Health Alliance, Community Resource Network
 
Minimum Education/Experience Requirements
✓ BA or MA degree in Social Work or related field
✓ 2-5 years of post-degree social work or other health-related field 
✓ Correctional mental health experience is preferred

Additional Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Competencies
✓ Clear and effective verbal and written communication with all coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients
✓ Excellent verbal and written comprehension
✓ Excellent deductive reasoning and problem-solving abilities
✓ Excellent organizational skills; independent worker and self-starter
✓ Ability to use a computer and use/learn a variety of software, including site-specific computer programs
✓ Must demonstrate ability to use standard medical equipment appropriately and safely
✓ Ability to respect the dignity and confidentiality of inmates
✓ Demonstrated proficiency in excellent customer service
Employment Requirements
✓ Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for this position
✓ Must have current CPR/BLS certification
✓ Must have current TB test (taken within one year)
✓ Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures as well as the policies and procedures listed in the Employee Handbook
✓ Willing to assist coworkers in the job duties and work overtime if required; may act as a resource to other coworkers
✓ Maintains confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA requirements

Security Requirements
✓ Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test (as applicable)
✓ Must obtain and maintain security clearance with the client/facility as a requisite for initial and/or continued employment
✓ Must undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures
Physical/Mental Requirements
This position routinely requires (but is not limited to) the following:
✓ Ability to both remain stationary and move/traverse throughout the facility, including up and down flights of stairs
✓ Ability to position oneself in different spaces
✓ Ability to convey and discern information in a conversation, frequently communicate with patients; must be able to exchange accurate information
✓ Ability to identify and detect objects and assess situations from a variety of distances
✓ Ability to stay calm in stressful and demanding situations
✓ Frequently transports objects up to 50 pounds
Work Environment
Work is performed inside a correctional facility. Employees are exposed to some level of risk and/or harm by inmates including exposure to blood borne pathogens. Employee is expected to work in accordance with all security rules and regulations to minimize the risk of danger and/or harm to themselves or other employees.
Other
Employee must comply with all current and future State, Federal, and Local laws and regulations, court orders, Administrative Directives and standards and policies and procedures of the site where assigned, including those of professional organizations such as ACA, NCCHC, etc. Employee must treat every other member of the CorrHealth team, all correctional personnel, all inmates and third parties in the facility with the proper dignity and respect. Actions or communications that are inappropriate or degrading will not be tolerated.