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Jail Navigator

Compass Health Network Salem, MO (Onsite) Full-Time

The Jail Navigator role is embedded within Compass Health and local jails, offering support in the jail setting for individuals with behavioral health needs or presenting in a behavioral health crisis. The Jail Navigator is responsible for coordination between the jail, court, behavioral health provider teams, and community resources to implement appropriate post release plans and ensure all opportunities for diversion are explored. The Jail Navigator provides coordination with appropriate team members involved to ensure connections are made and needed level of care is implemented upon release. The Jail Navigator is a part of a person-centered integration team and works with local systems to coordinate care for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – JOB SPECIFIC:

• Coordinate with Community Behavioral Health Liaisons regarding Behavioral Health Courts or other specialty or diversion courts, Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) initiative, and post release plans to ensure appropriate level of care is implemented upon release
• Collaborate with local behavioral health providers and entities in the community
• Provide consultation on behavioral health issues for jail personnel
• Assess individuals with behavioral health needs and supporting with de-escalation as appropriate
• Support or facilitate support for individuals with behavioral health needs with accessing needed resources and services
• Aid individuals with behavioral health needs with completing needed paperwork to explore diversion opportunities, community resources, and behavioral health services both during jail stay as well as upon release
• Assist jails with navigating inpatient hospitalization process when appropriate for those individuals who present a likelihood of serious harm due to mental disorder
• Support individuals with behavioral health needs with accessing behavioral health resources
• Participate in critical incident de-briefs for jail staff
• Complete all mandatory documentation, as noted by supervisor
• Act as a member of the multi-disciplinary team
• Other duties as assigned by the Behavioral Health Liaison Supervisor

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s degree in a human service field preferred

Minimum of one year of work experience in the courts, police, and/or human service field required

QUALIFICATION(S): LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Licensed Master Social Worker, Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, or LCSW preferred

Compass Health Network is a nonprofit health care organization offering accessible, comprehensive, & compassionate behavioral health, substance use treatment, family medicine and dental services throughout Missouri. Our network of care includes Royal Oaks Hospital and Adapt of Missouri. We are both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC). Operating only from the highest ethical and professional standards, we provide access to innovative care designed to meet the health needs of the communities we serve. Our mission is “Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness.”

Why join us?

We believe some of the most passionate people in the world work here. Our dedicated and talented staff are our most valuable asset. We strive to provide a work environment and services that are inclusive for our patients and our employees.

At Compass Health Network, these are just a few of the benefits that we offer as an organization:

  • Advancement opportunities
  • Professional development
  • Licensure supervision
  • Mentor opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Scholarship program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Headspace Access
  • Paid time off & Paid Holidays
  • NHSC Loan Repayment Participant

We welcome inquiries from qualified individuals who want to be part of a team of hardworking, dedicated and compassionate employees whose work helps us aspire to our vision of full, healthy, productive lives for everyone. We look forward to meeting you!

Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.

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Job Snapshot

Employee Type

Full-Time

Location

Salem, MO (Onsite)

Job Type

Nonprofit - Social Services, Health Care

Experience

Not Specified

Date Posted

08/14/2024

Job ID

14268/23299/192293

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