Substance Use Treatment Navigator

 

POSITION SUMMARY

 

Wellness Navigators (Navigators) will provide pre and post-release support to male and female incarcerated individuals diagnosed with substance use disorders.  Navigators will collaborate with staff on the Wellness Team by facilitating psychoeducational groups pertaining to recovery, relapse, and overdose prevention; conducting psychosocial and treatment assessments; and other program needs and requirements.

 

Navigators will work with individuals throughout their incarceration to identify recovery goals, and create individualized treatment plans, as well as post-release treatment and aftercare plans.  Navigators may attend court with individuals to assist the court and counsel in the development of individuals’ treatment needs and plans.

 

 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

 

Receives direction and oversight from both the Assistant  Superintendent and Director of Behavioral Health and Treatment

 

 

MAJOR DUTIES

 

1.  Evaluate and assess individuals for post-release treatment programs to include, but not limited to, facilitating phone screens/interviews and applications;

2.  Collaborate with the Treatment Coordinator, Reentry teams as well as other Department staff for pre and post-release needs, referrals, and treatment plans;

3.  Provide treatment and clinical case management to individuals; address all legal, mental health, medical, and reentry needs;

4.   Conduct and perform biopsychosocial assessments, and intake screenings, and develop reentry/discharge and treatment plans;

      5.  Manage individual progress and compliance with established goals and treatment plans

                6.   Provide support and services to individuals classified and released to SCSD halfway house partners.

 

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

 

1.  Minimum of 1-3 years of full-time experience working with individuals living with substance use disorders in a criminal justice setting;

2.  CADC, LADC, or Recovery Coach Certificate required.  Bachelor's Degree in related major preferred;

      3.  Experience with evidence-based practices in the treatment and criminal justice field; including but not limited to medications for the treatment of substance use disorders

4.  Knowledge of community-based resources that meet the treatment, housing, employment and health care needs of individuals involved in the criminal justice system;

5.  Knowledge and understanding of the criminal justice system, including corrections, parole, probation and courts;

6.  Ability to assess and evaluate individuals to develop effective treatment plans and make appropriate referrals;

7.  Ability to demonstrate initiative and to work cooperatively with co-workers, consultants, contractors and various community-based stakeholders.  Self-motivator, the ability to meet project deadlines and work on multiple projects simu