Community Reentry Planner

maricopa; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Exceptional work-life balance

Opportunities for growth

Low-cost healthcare for you and depend

Paid vacation and sick time

Parental leave

Wellness program and employer-matching

Arizona State Retirement System: 11.98

Job summary

Correctional Health Services seeks a Community Reentry Planner to assist justice-involved individuals reentering the community from Maricopa County jails. You will screen for OTP, educate on OUD medications, and connect patients to community clinics and needed services.

The role emphasizes collaboration within the CHS Community Reentry Division, with integration to the Opioid Treatment Program and AHCCCS processes, aiming to support successful reintegration and recovery.

Qualifications

• One year of full-time behavioral health work and/or substance use experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Health, Social Services, or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients for the Opioid Treatment Program (OTP).
• Provide education on medications that treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD).
• Facilitate connections to community clinics for ongoing support after release.
• Submit referrals to ensure patients receive needed care and services.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Health or related field

Job description

Posting Date 10/12/26

Application Deadline 10/19/26

Pay Range Anticipated Hiring Range: $25.25 - $29.50 hourly

Full Pay Range: $25.25 - $42.25 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type Unclassified

Department Correctional Health

About the Position

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of individuals navigating life after incarceration?

As a Community Reentry Planner, you will play a pivotal role in empowering justice-involved individuals as they reenter the community from Maricopa County jails. You will help guide their reintegration by connecting them with vital services and resources to support their success and rebuild their lives. This role is an essential part of the CHS Community Reentry Division, working closely with the Opioid Treatment Program (OTP). In this impactful position, you will screen patients for the OTP, provide education on medications that treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), facilitate connections to community clinics for ongoing support after release, and submit referrals to ensure patients receive the care they need. As a member of this accredited, nationally recognized team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals struggling with addiction while advancing our mission of community reintegration and recovery support.

If you would like to collaborate and contribute to our endeavor to fulfill our mission and vision, join us in making a transformative impact.

About Us

It's time for you to utilize and perfect your talents.

Correctional Health Services is an industry-leading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population, providing 24/7 medical, dental, mental health, psychiatric care, and substance abuse treatment (i.e., Medication-Assisted Treatment and Opioid Treatment Program). Our department's culture promotes collaboration, continuous training, and flexibility. We challenge our team to spearhead initiatives, break down barriers, and advance their expertise.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

We Require

• One year of full-time behavioral health work and/or substance use experience
• Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Health, Social Services, or a related field

Other Requirements

• Must be able to pass a Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) human resource fingerprint background check and qualify for a Jail access badge; previous legal history does not eliminate you from this process
• Complete Health-e-Arizona Plus (HEA+) training within the first three months of hire to become a certified correctional assistant for AHCCCS applications
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire

We Also Value

• Demonstrated case management and discharge planning experience
• Experience working with RBHA services and criminal justice processes
• Experience working with an electronic health record
• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish

Job Contributions

• Provides case management and behavioral health navigation services for justice-involved individuals to assist them in successfully transitioning from incarceration back into the community
• Develops and coordinates community re-entry plans that address risk factors associated with recidivism to the criminal justice system
• Coordinates with a multidisciplinary team regarding patient care to develop patient discharge plans, including community entities
• Assists qualifying patients in AHCCCS enrollment
• Connects individuals to harm reduction services
• Maintains knowledge of community resources and contacts to support patients' effective transition back to the community
• Provides education on overdose prevention and other preventative measures to address risk factors, e.g., Suicide prevention
• Obtains treatment records and coordinates care with family, community providers, and others relevant to the patient's care and community re-entry plan
• Maintains and updates a list of community resources to support patient's transition