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Join YesCare: A Career with Purpose in Correctional Healthcare

Correctional healthcare is more than just a job—it’s a calling. At YesCare, you have the unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the health, well-being, and future of an underserved population.

As a pioneer in correctional healthcare services, YesCare is committed to innovation, clinical expertise, and compassionate care. By choosing a career with YesCare, you are opting for professional growth, impactful work, and the chance to be part of a legacy of excellence. You’ll have access to the resources, training, and support needed to enhance your skills and reach your full career potential. Your role at YesCare allows you to contribute directly to the care and well-being of patients who need it most. Join a team that’s known for its innovative approaches and dedication to improving correctional healthcare.

Make a difference where it matters most. Start your journey with YesCare today and be part of a team that is transforming lives through care and expertise.

For this New York United States-based position, the expected base pay is $30.00 to $34.00/HR based on experience

Below is a list of your responsibilities as an Discharge Planner with YesCare:

+ Develop and implement comprehensive discharge plans, including mental health, SUD, and community-based follow-up care to support successful reintegration.

+ Assess patient needs and identify appropriate community resources based on clinical level-of-care requirements.

+ Complete all required transfer and discharge documentation, including when individuals transition to state prison upon sentencing.

+ Document discharge planning activities in the medical record and maintain an accurate, up-to-date discharge planning log.

+ Serve as an active member of the multidisciplinary case management team, coordinating care with physicians, mental health providers, therapists, probation/parole, care managers, and community partners.

+ Complete Single Point of Access (SPOA) applications to connect clients with mental health, behavioral health, and developmental disability services.

+ Connect patients with severe mental illness to the Transition Manager Program at Access Supports for Living prior to their release.

+ Collect and report monthly Quality Improvement (QI) data, including pregnancy tracking, chronic care lists, mental health indicators, and SUD/MAT-related metrics.

+ Provide administrative support, including answering calls, documenting messages, preparing correspondence for mandatory court-ordered HIV/STD testing, and assisting with patient communication needs.

+ Maintain appointment rosters and schedules for on-site and off-site services to ensure proper coordination between internal staff and external providers.

+ Maintain organized and accurate medical records filing, ensuring documents are properly categorized and accessible for clinical use.

+ Provide crisis support and de-escalation when needed, assisting with stabilization and linkage to appropriate follow-up services.

+ Perform other duties as needed to support continuity of care, clinical operations, and reentry coordination. **Key Qualifications**

+ Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or related field.

+ Experience in mental health, housing stabilization, community reintegration, SUD services, and care management highly preferred.

+ Skilled in crisis intervention, motivational interviewing, MAT coordination, and linkage to community supports ideal.

+ CPR/AED Certified, Narcan Certified, MAT Training preferred.

+ Knowledge of community mental health resources, Medicaid/benefits navigation, and care coordination.

YesCare Benefits (only applicable for full-time positions)

+ Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

+ Life and Disability Insurance

+ Generous PTO plan

+ 401k with matching funds

+ Employee Discount and Rewards Program

+ Tuition Assistance

+ Continuing Education Reimbursement

Why Join YesCare?

YesCare provides a supportive and structured environment where you can thrive in a leadership role while delivering meaningful healthcare in a correctional setting. Your expertise and leadership will directly impact the quality of care and operations within our facilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

YesCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We comply with all federal and state employment opportunity laws and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

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