Aftercare Coordinator - HCSO

Behavioral Health Network, Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purpose-Driven Work

Professional Growth

Team Culture

Stability & Opportunity

Comprehensive Benefits

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Behavioral Health Network, Inc. in Massachusetts seeks an Aftercare Coordinator at Hampden County Sheriff’s Office to coordinate discharge planning for Medication Assisted Treatment in the community, linking individuals to outpatient services and MOUD information.

You will maintain strong community partnerships, ensure timely documentation in all data systems, and arrange enrollment in OTP/OBAT to support continuity of care after release.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 2–3 years' relevant SUD experience, or Associate/Bachelor degree with relevant experience.
• CHW Certification or Recovery Coach Certification is a plus.
• Must meet contractor criteria including background checks, drug testing, and medical clearance.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Discharge planning for MAT in the community and ensuring continuity of care.
• Maintain established community relationships to support re-entry to community care.
• Meet with individuals within specified timelines and connect to general outpatient services and MOUD information.
• Coordinate enrollment in MOUD/OTP of their preference to ensure continuity of treatment.

Skills

Resource navigation

SUD experience

Discharge planning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s/Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $21 USD to $26 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

What We Offer:

• Purpose-Driven Work – Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals, families, and communities throughout Western Massachusetts.
• Professional Growth – Access ongoing training, mentorship, career development, and advancement opportunities across one of the region's largest behavioral health organizations.
• Supportive Team Culture – Join a collaborative workplace guided by our HEART values: Humanity, Empowerment, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.
• Stability & Opportunity – Build your career with a well-established organization serving Western Massachusetts since 1938.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Generous PTO, 403(b),educational assistance, medical, dental, vision, employee assistance programs, and more.
• Certified Great Place to Work – Work for an organization recognized for creating a positive and engaging employee experience.

What You Will Do:

The Aftercare Coordinator at the Hampden County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is responsible for discharge planning as it relates to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) in the community. The Aftercare Coordinator at HCSO has diverse knowledge of biopsychosocial, spiritual, emotional, and aftercare planning dimensions of substance use disorder. The Aftercare Coordinator maintains well-established community relationships to help ensure a smooth transition and continuity of care for those individuals served who are re-entering the community.

• Meets with assigned program individual served in accordance with standards set forth by HCSO (identified below):
  • Pre Trial
    • Within 2 business days of referral
    • Within 5 days prior to Court Date
    • Within 5 days after Court Date
    • Otherwise, every 30 days
  • Sentenced
    • Within 5 days from referral
    • Every 30 days
    • Once 60 days to potential release, every 2 weeks
    • Within 5 days Prior to Release
  • Section 35 Civil Commitments
    • Within 5 days from referral
    • Every 2 weeks
  • Responsible for accurate and timely entry of session content into all appropriate HCSO data systems.
  • Informs program individuals served how to contact staff should they be released prior to formal admission to a community clinic.
  • Obtains appropriate release(s) of information to facilitate the process of ensuring continuity of care in the community.
• Meets with the individual served within 2 business days of referral to connect the individual served with general outpatient services in the community, as well as MOUD community information (applicable for individuals who qualify for and request Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) but will be released before they are able to be enrolled).
• Arranges for the individual served to be enrolled in a community-based OTP/OBAT of their preference to ensure that the treatment started will continue or facilitate the return of individual served to their previous OTP or community provider (applicable for planned discharges to the community).

Who You Are:

• High School Diploma or GED plus 2-3 years’ relevant experience in an SUD or related co-occurring position required or Associate’s Degree in related field with1-2years’ experience, or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification or Recovery Coach Certification additional plus.
• 2 years’ experience helping to obtain resources and/or navigate systems to individuals with SUD and behavioral health problems.
• Must meet contractor criteria required by HCSO that may include extensive background investigation, drug testing, and medical clearance.
• Must attend and successfully completes HCSO onsite orientation.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle for all working hours, and valid automobile insurance required.

We Hire for HEART!

Since 1938, BHN has delivered high-quality, culturally responsive behavioral health care, building deep roots in Western Massachusetts while expanding our impact in communities throughout the state. Our core values—Humanity, Empowerment, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork—guide how we lead, serve, and support one another. If you’re ready to bring your skills and experience to a mission-driven organization where your work can make a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you.

BHN is committed to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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