Jail Reentry & Behavioral Health Navigator

Coleman Professional Services; Warren (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA

Wellness reimbursement

Accrued paid time off (PTO)

Staff referral bonus

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Coleman Health Services in Trumbull County, Ohio, is seeking a Jail Navigator to provide mental health services to individuals involved in the criminal justice system, coordinate discharge planning, and connect clients with community resources before and after release.

You will build relationships with jail staff, courts, and probation, assist with housing, employment, transportation, and treatment access, and advocate for continuity of care through the release process.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in case coordination or case management with adults receiving behavioral health services.
• Experience working with individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorder needs.
• Must have or be willing to obtain an NPI and Ohio Medicaid number.
• Must have and maintain an excellent driving record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments, monitor symptoms, evaluate risks, and connect clients with mental health and substance use disorder services.
• Coordinate care and discharge planning up to 30 days before and 30 days after release from jail.
• Develop relationships with jail personnel, courts, probation offices, and community service providers to facilitate continuity of care.
• Assist clients with accessing housing, employment, transportation, behavioral health treatment, and other community resources.
• Provide advocacy, community outreach, and appropriate referrals following release.
• Maintain daily reporting and communicate with providers regarding clients' legal status, treatment needs, strengths, and barriers to release.

Skills

Case coordination

Behavioral health services

Advocacy

Community outreach

Job description

Coleman Health Services in Trumbull County, Ohio, is seeking a Jail Navigator to provide mental health services to individuals involved in the criminal justice system, coordinate discharge planning, and connect clients with community resources before and after release.

You will build relationships with jail staff, courts, and probation, assist with housing, employment, transportation, and treatment access, and advocate for continuity of care through the release process.