Justice Involved Navigator

Salary

USD $20.48 / Hr.

Description and Responsibilities

Open Sky’s Behavioral Health Justice Involved program is a new model of care designed to assist MassHealth Members who are Justice- Involved either as current inmates or detainees, or on Justice Services such as probation or parole.

The goal of the program is to support individuals in navigating and successfully engaging with health care services and behavioral health services.

The program is designed to improve health outcomes and decrease fatal overdoses by providing connections to health care and community services.

The Justice Involved Navigator will provide In-Reach and Re-entry support, assessment, education, support and safety planning for individuals enrolled in the Behavioral Health Supports Justice Involved Program.

They serve as a point of contact for integrated care coordination and care transitions in collaboration with individuals enrolled, justice agencies, medical and behavioral health providers, pharmacies, various social service agencies and other agencies and supports as indicated.

Other Key Responsibilities :

• Schedule and conduct outreach via in-reach visits within prescribed timeframes and engage eligible individuals by providing information about the BH-JI program.
• Collaborate with enrollee’s justice entity, behavioral health, medical providers, and other collaterals to gather clinical information (including all existing medical, behavioral health and treatment plans) to complete a Bio-Psycho-Social Assessment and develop an Individualized Support Plan (ISP).
• Coordinate access to services and fulfillment of integrated health needs including behavioral health and medical appointments as directed by the support plan.
• Provide community supports by assisting the enrollee in navigating the network of community-based services and information.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, required.
• Valid Driver's License, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation, required.
• Experience with accessing local resources and navigating health systems, required.
• Applicable experience in community-based behavioral health supports, substance use disorder services and community re-entry programs, required.

About Us

At Open Sky Community Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life.

Open Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity, and justice for ALL.

At Open Sky, you’ll join over 1,300 compassionate and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond.

As a trauma-informed organization, Open Sky strives for transparency and sensitivity to the experiences of those we interact with.

Self-care is encouraged, and we are committed to providing a positive work culture that is focused on continuous learning and the value of diverse perspectives.

Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and benefits. Open the Door to Possibility and begin your career with Open Sky today!

Benefits of Working for Open Sky Include :

• Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training Opportunities
• Generous paid time off plan you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS!)
• We pay for your higher education! Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan
• 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid)
• Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• And more!
30+ days ago