OUD (Opioid Use Disorder) Reentry Specialist

VitalCore Health Strategies; Landlith (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Area

Life Insurance

Short-Term/Long-Term Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program and Discc-

401K & Plan Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking a Reentry Specialist (with SUD experience) for the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in Wilmington, Delaware.

This full-time role focuses on connecting offenders to community programs, ensuring continuity of care after release, and advocating for patient needs across multiple systems. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to support individuals with mental health issues, co-occurring substance use disorders, and chronic medical conditions.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in social services field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field
• Experience working with individuals with Substance Use Disorders
• Case Management experience
• Applicants with experience in a correctional health care setting will be given preference.
• Certification or credential in substance use counseling (e.g., CADC, CSAC, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of SUD treatment and recovery principles.
• Strong communication, organizational, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide access to community programs and ensure continuity of care after release.
• Advocate for patient needs across health, corrections, and social services.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to support individuals with SUD and mental health needs.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Advocacy

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field

Job description

Reentry Specialist – Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

Full Time Howard R. Young Corr. Institution-Behavioral, Wilmington, DE, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 13110

Join the VitalCore Team in Delaware! We're people fueled by passion, not by profit!!!

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has an opening for a Reentry Specialist (with SUD experience) at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in Wilmingston, Delaware for Full-Time!

Looking for a rewarding career with competitive wages and an excellent benefits package?

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

REENTRY SPECIALIST BENEFITS PACKAGE TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K & Plan Matching
• PTO
• Annual Incentive Bonus
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

REENTRY SPECIALIST POSITION SUMMARY:

The Reentry Specialist provides access to community programs, ensures continuity of care following release into the community, advocates for patient needs, and act as liaisons between the multiple systems impacting the lives of offenders with mental health illnesses, co-occurring substance use disorders, and chronic medical illnesses.

REENTRY SPECIALIST MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• One year of experience in social services field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field
• Experience working with individuals with Substance Use Disorders
• Case Management experience
• Applicants with experience in a correctional health care setting will be given preference.
• Certification or credential in substance use counseling (e.g., CADC, CSAC, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of SUD treatment and recovery principles.
• Strong communication, organizational, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.