Jail Transition Caseworker

Provides Triage/Liaison between the Nolan County Jail, West Texas Centers and community resources to assure continuity of care for persons identified as having a reported or potential mental health or substance abuse disorder.

• Duties include coordinating behavioral and physical health needs upon release from jail;
• Provides behavioral health consultation and follow up with primary care and behavioral health care patients.
• Performs case management activities including, service linkage; providing behavioral health assessments documentation; coordination of clinic services; monitoring; advocacy; crisis resolution; liaison services; and other support services.
• Duties of the position will require frequent interactions with jail staff, community members, Primary Care Physicians, hospital and WTC program staff.
• Requires flexible hours, involves extensive paperwork, and will require self-directed performance.
• Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social, behavioral, or human services.
• Must have a valid Texas driver's license and a driving record that is acceptable for insurability through the Center's insurance carrier.
• Will participate in community coalition meetings, trainings, and Criminal justice training seminars as designated.
• Supervised by the Justice Involved Program Manager and West Texas Centers, Deputy Director of Behavioral Health of Essential Services.