MOUD Jail Transition Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Coordinate direct case management services for incarcerated individuals receiving Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) or those on waitlists.
• Develop collaborative, individualized release plans to facilitate successful community reentry.
• Connect individuals to community-based resources including substance abuse treatment, mental health services, housing, and peer support.
• Triage case management services based on vulnerability factors such as homelessness, age, gender, and medical needs.
• Collaborate with corrections officers, jail medical/mental health staff, and community partner organizations.
• Maintain required written documentation and perform program analysis and research.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, mental health, behavioral sciences, or a related field plus 1 year of experience working with persons with legal system involvement; OR
• Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, mental health, behavioral sciences, or a related field plus 2 years of experience working with persons with legal system involvement; OR
• 5 years of equivalent professional experience combining training and related knowledge.
• Knowledge of case management, reentry practices, and trauma-informed care.
• Ability to work effectively in a secured jail environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders, specifically Opioid Use Disorder and MOUD.
• Experience managing complex co-occurring disorders in adults.
• Previous experience working within correctional facilities or with incarcerated populations.
• Strong background in professional case management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Paid leave and flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance and long-term disability.
• Retirement benefits through Washington State Retirement System (PERS, PSERS, or LEOFF).
• Deferred compensation options.

About the Company

Clark County Jail Services promotes public safety through effective correctional and reentry practices. The Jail Programs Unit works to stabilize social determinants of health and reduce recidivism by providing essential services to incarcerated individuals.