Remote Reentry Care Navigator for SMI Support

Vaya Health; Bakersville (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaya Health is seeking a DAC Re-entry Coordinator to support individuals with serious mental illness within 90 days of release from a Department of Adult Corrections facility. This mobile role coordinates care, housing, benefits, and health services, ensuring timely referrals and person-centered planning.

Residency must be in North Carolina or within 40 miles of the NC border with routine community travel. A Master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field and licensure

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or similar field.
• At least two years of progressive experience providing similar services.
• Fully or provisionally licensed mental health clinician (LCSW/LCMHC/LPA/LMFT).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate DAC re-entry planning and referrals to services (housing, health care, benefits).
• Provide case management from referral through ongoing follow-up.
• Collaborate with DAC, hospitals, DSS, and community providers to support outcomes.
• Promote person-centered planning and discharge readiness.
• Maintain documentation and data reporting across programs.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

Documentation & reporting

Multitasking

Relationship building

Problem solving

Field work

Education

Master's degree in psychology

Master's degree in social work

Master's degree in counseling

Licensed clinician

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vaya Health is seeking a DAC Re-entry Coordinator to support individuals with serious mental illness within 90 days of release from a Department of Adult Corrections facility. This mobile role coordinates care, housing, benefits, and health services, ensuring timely referrals and person-centered planning.

Residency must be in North Carolina or within 40 miles of the NC border with routine community travel. A Master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field and licensure