Community Justice Liaison - Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Clinical Counselor- Nevada

Location: Nevada

Community Justice Liaison - Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Clinical Counselor
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Posted Todayjob requisition :
R10641
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* Job Summary:

** The Community Justice Liaison is responsible for engaging with members prior to their release from incarceration and during the transition period as these members re-enter their community. The Liaison will assist in delivering a coordinated re-entry experience for our members through collaboration with the Department of Correction and internal and external stakeholders. The Liaison will help ensure end-to-end care coordination by engaging with incarcerated members prior to release, obtaining information on the physical, behavioral, and social needs of the member to assist them with goals and resources for success.
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* Essential Functions:

*** Provide in-reach education and engagement services to incarcerated individuals and staff in the Department of Correction. Engage with the member in a variety of settings to establish an effective, professional relationship. Settings for engagement may include but are not limited to a correctional facility, hospital, provider office, community agency, telephonic or electronic communication
* Responsible for interfacing with the existing care coordination continuum, including the member, Department of Correction, Care Source care management and Life Services staff, community health partners and community agencies to foster the transition of the member back into their community. Ensure the creation of a care plan and help coordinate the connection of the member to community providers and resources
* Maintain appropriate documentation
* Responsible for gathering member data
* Participate in relevant governmental and advocacy meetings
* Contribute to operational and strategic feedback to programmatic development
* Responsible to serve as an interdepartmental and inter-market liaison to gather/share information about issues and barriers related to the successful execution of our program
* Help develop and deliver training and training materials related to the state Re-entry Program
* Act as a liaison to government agencies and social service/community resources to communicate ideas, address concerns and relay solutions
* Educate members through implementation of tools, processes, and competencies
* Perform any other job-related duties as assigned
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* Education and Experience:

*** Bachelor’s degree in health care, business or related field or equivalent years of relevant work experience is required
* A minimum of two (2) years of care coordination or related experience is required
* Experience working with community justice population preferred
** Competencies, Knowledge and

Skills:

*** Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel and Power Point
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent active listening and critical thinking skills
* Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail
* Strong interpersonal skills and high level of professionalism
* Ability to work independently and within a team environment
* Ability to develop, prioritize and accomplish goals
* Knowledge of regulatory requirements
* Knowledge of health plan policies and community-based organization that can impact outcomes
* Strong relationship building and management skills
** Licensure and Certification:
*** Current unrestricted clinical license in state of practice as a Registered Nurse, Social Worker or Professional Clinical Counselor is required. Licensure may be required in multiple states as applicable based on State requirement of the work assigned
* Employment in this position is conditional pending successful clearance of a driver’s license record check.  If the driver’s license record results are unacceptable, the offer will be withdrawn or, if employee has started employment in position, employment in this position will be terminated
* To help protect our employees, members, and the communities we serve from acquiring communicable diseases, Influenza vaccination is a…