KEEP Continuity of Care Counselor, Correctional Health ...

About NYC Health + HospitalsNYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation. We are a network of 11 hospitals, trauma centers, neighborhood health centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, and correctional health services. We are a home care agency and a health plan, MetroPlus. Our health system provides essential services to 1.4 million New Yorkers every year in more than 70 locations across the citys five boroughs. Our diverse workforce of more than 42,000 employees are uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible. Visit us at and stay connected on /nycHHC or Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services is one of the nation's leading correctional health care systems in quality of and innovations to care, and access from pre-arraignment through compassionate release. In-jail services include medical, nursing, mental health, substance use treatment, social work, dental and vision care, discharge planning, and reentry support. In addition to providing direct patient care in the jails, CHS leverages the resources of the nation's largest municipal health care system to help discharged patients successfully return to their communities. CHS is also a pivotal partner in New York City's criminal justice reform efforts.Job DescriptionSummary of position: Under the general supervision of the KEEP Director of Community Partnerships and Quality Improvement, the position emphasizes optimizing patient's substance use treatment transition from jail to the community, other treatment settings, or other correctional facilities. Both patient facing and administrative, this position will work to ensure the best possible transition of care for patients and programs.Responsibilities include: Coordinate and participate in KEEP pre-release planning sessions and initiatives.Collaborate with medical, nursing, mental health, Reentry and Transition Services, and pharmacy to improve interdisciplinary approaches to transitions of care.Assist the Director of Community Partnerships (and Quality Improvement) with logistics and documentation for all KEEP's communications with outreach liaisons in community programs, treatment courts, TASC programs, correctional based substance use services, and other treatment settings in which patients may be transferred.Participate and coordinate continuity of care planning group sessions in all jail-based substance use treatment units/sober living houses.Conduct patient centered discharge sessions with all patients nearing a known discharge date.Assist the Director of Community Partnerships (and Quality Improvement) maintain all OTP, correctional, and addiction related regulations (SCOC, OASAS, NCCHC, etc.) are they pertain to discharge planning and community connection.Review discharge notifications and coordinate pre-release planning sessions in real time.Communicate with discharged patients, PORT, and other community outreach workers to ensure patient access to prescribed discharge medication and/or access to opioid treatment programs.With guidance from the Director of Community Partnerships and Quality Improvement, participate in all transitions of care QI initiatives.See patients in housing areas or discharge trailer (Trailer 8) when necessary.Verify methadone (or Suboxone) community treatment participation, dosage, and last date of medication for newly admitted patients, as per policy and procedure.Screen and assess all eligible candidates for the KEEP program and admit them to the program when appropriate.Complete all required documentation including treatment plans in a timely fashion.Assist Site Medical Directors (SMD) and physicians in implementing and maintaining the appropriate KEEP Protocol.Provided patient counseling as needed.Other duties as assigned by KEEP Medical Director or their designeeDepartment Preferences:Bachelor's DegreeMinimum 2 years' experience in the delivery of substance use counseling services and/or working with an incarcerated populationPrevious experience working with methadone treatment preferredWorking knowledge of the community, alternatives to incarceration, and harm reduction treatment landscapeMust hold a current NYS Credential Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) or CASAC-T or have extensive experience with substance use care coordinationMust be computer proficient and comfortable with an Electronic Medical Record.Minimum QualificationsAny individual working in a NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS)-Certified Treatment Program or newly-hired into the System in the title of Addiction Counselor in a NYC Health + Hospitals health care setting must have proof of completion of OASAS "Supporting Recovery with Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT)" training.For Assignment to Level II1. Valid CASAC - Level 1 Certificate issued by OASAS; and one (1) year of full-time, progressively responsible experience performing SUD assessment, treatment planning, individual and group counseling, case and care management and other functions related to SUD prevention and treatment in a SUD treatment program; or2. Is otherwise considered a QHP, as described in "2" of Qualification Requirements for Level I above, and has one (1) year of full-time, progressively responsible experience performing SUD assessment, treatment planning, individual and group counseling, case and care management and other functions related to SUD prevention and treatment in a SUD treatment program; or3. Satisfactory equivalent of education, training, and experience. However, all must have a CASAC Level 1 Certificate issued by OASAS or meet the definition of a QHP as described in "2" above.How To ApplyIf you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button or mail your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to:NYC Health + Hospitals / Correctional Health ServicesTalent AcquisitionHuman Resources Department55 Water Street, 18th FloorNew York, NY 10041Attn: Talent AcquisitionIf applying online, please include your cover letter in the same file attachment with your uploaded resume.NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per weekRetirement Savings and Pension PlansLoan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employeesPaid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees Collectively bargained contractsCollege tuition discounts and professional development opportunitiesMultiple employee discounts programs

Created: 2025-05-09