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Our agency is actively looking for a

Full-Time Corrections Care Coordinator

Work Location at Tri-County Corrections

The Corrections Care Coordinator is a role developed to provide support, and guidance engagement to corrections inmates to achieve their optimal level in self-managing their mental health upon release. This role is an integral part of an interdisciplinary team, ensuring excellence with transitions of care to achieve optional clinical outcomes through a seamless mode of access and care.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Complete Crisis assessments and reassessments for high-risk clients.
• Support the assigned caseload of inmates in shared decision goal achievement by facilitating internal and external referrals, appointments, and contacts as needed.
• Serve as a liaison to community resources including completion of applications and paperwork. Participate in Community Action Team (CAT).
• Complete Social Determinant of Health Screening on appropriate clients and work with clients on interventions to improve health and reduce disparities through agency protocols.
• Monitor assigned client caseload and provide engagement opportunities to assure compliance with planned mental health and SUD treatment program through one on one or group activities.
• Provide Community Care Transition Assistance Panning for post-incarceration.
• Facilitate ongoing appointment attendance for current Alluma services provided in the jail including intake paperwork and mental health screening assessments.
• Ensure agency services are provided in an appropriate cultural context.
• Completes required documentation within established timeframes.
• Collaborates with Care Coordination team to provide coverage in all service areas.

• Bachelor’s degree in fields such as Criminal Justice, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or community health-related fields OR
• Must meet the criteria for a Mental Health Practitioner as outlined in MN Statute:

Qualifies through Relevant Coursework:

• have a bachelor's or master's degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields including, but not limited to, social work, psychology, or nursing from an accredited college or university and completes a practicum or internship that (1) requires direct interaction with adults or children served, and (2) is focused on behavioral sciences or related fields.
• has at least 2,000 hours or supervised experience in the delivery of services to adults or children;
• or is fluent in the non-English language of the ethnic group to which at least 50% of the practitioner’s clients belong;
• or is working in a day treatment program;
• or has completed a practicum or internship that requires direct interaction with adults or children served AND is focused on behavioral sciences or related fields.

Qualifies through Work Experience:

• Has at least 4,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to adults or children;
• or has at least 2,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to adults or children AND receives clinical supervision from a mental health professional at least once per week until the requirement of 4,000 hours of supervised experience is met.
• be skilled in the process of identifying and assessing a wide range of client needs;
• be knowledgeable about local community resources and how to use those resources for the benefit of the client

Practitioners without a bachelor's degree must meet one of the requirements:

• have three or four years of experience as a Case Manager Associate (CMA)
• be a registered nurse without a bachelor's degree and have a combination of specialized training in psychiatry and work experience consisting of community interaction and involvement or community discharge planning in a mental health setting totaling three years

• Must pass a criminal background check through MH DHS NetStudy.
• Access to a personal vehicle and the ability and willingness to use the vehicle in carrying out positions responsibilities.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable under the agency’s automobile insurance policy.
• Free from substance use problems for a period of no less than 2 years.

Alluma is committed to providing a competitive benefits package for you and your family.

All full-time employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance plan
• 401k with up to 5% agency match
• Long-term disability and term life insurance
• Generous vacation policy starting with three weeks for all full-time employees
• Performance-based raise structure with the opportunity for annual raise

We want to add people to our team who have a passion and purpose for living out our mission to promote wellbeing and instill hope. Members of our team enjoy a collaborative environment, a competitive benefits package, support to learn and grow, and an opportunity to do meaningful work and empower individuals who trust us with their care.