The Re-Entry Recovery Care Coordinator (RRCC) will work directly with individuals who are exiting incarceration in jails, prisons, or detention centers alongside the project director and Recovery Reentry Specialist (RRS). The Re-Entry Recovery Care Coordinator will provide clinical co-occurring and SUD/MH services; care coordination; referral to psychiatry and higher level of treatment; leads client case conferencing; supervises RRS; supports other program staff regarding clinical issues; and provides necessary administrative support. In conjunction with members of the medical and behavioral health teams, the RRCC will manage psychosocial aspects of chronic and acute diseases, apply behavioral principles to address lifestyle and health risk issues unique to the reentry population, and provide consultation in the treatment of mental disorders and psychosocial aspects. The LCSW will also provide supervision for Peer Community Health Workers.
Benefits:
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Free Medical, Dental & Vision
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13 Paid Holidays + PTO
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403 (B) retirement match
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Life Insurance, EAP
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Tuition Reimbursement
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SEIU Union
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Flexible Spending Account
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Continued workforce development & training
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Succession plans & growth within
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
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Employees are responsible for maintaining individual certifications.
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CA Driver’s License
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Bilingual English/Spanish
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Self-Motivated
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Must have experience working with diverse populations.
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Must have experience working with incarcerated populations.
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Familiar with MS word, Excel, and Power point (preferred)
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Maintains personal appearance when interacting with patients, staff, and physicians.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Promote and integrate behavioral health services;
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Maintain protocols and procedures for integrated behavioral health activities across the St. John’s network;
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Assist the primary care provider in recognizing, treating and managing mental health and psycho-social issues and act as a contributing member to the primary care team and behavioral health team;
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Conduct client intakes, focusing on diagnostic and functional evaluations, then make recommendations to the primary care provider concerning the clients’ treatment goals and plan;
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Provide consultation to the primary care providers to enhance patient care;
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Provide brief, focused intervention for clients who are in need of mental health services;
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Assist in the detection of “at risk” clients and in the development of plans to prevent worsening of their condition;
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Monitor and coordinate the delivery of health services for clients as related to behavioral health care, including linking with other treatment providers not only within the primary care setting but, with the clients’ permission, outside it as well;
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Document the clients’ progress and diagnostic information in the treatment chart;
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Keep the primary care providers fully informed of the client’s needs and progress and work with providers to formulate treatment plans;
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Provide consultation to clinic management and other team members about behavioral services and suggested areas of outcome and program evaluation;
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Participate in case conferences with appropriate medical and ancillary team members;
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Support Quality Assurance activities related to behavioral health care;
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Provide program reports;
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Provides clinical co-occurring/substance use disorder/mental health services to individuals reentering society after justice involvement