PROGRAM COORDINATOR, SPECIALITY DOCKET- CHARLOTTESVILLE (FULL-TIME)

About the role

This is an FLSA non-exempt position. The Specialty Docket Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating services and supporting program operations for Region Ten’s treatment specialty docket programs, including Therapeutic Docket (TD) and Charlottesville-Albemarle Recovery Court (RC). Responsibilities include coordinating referrals, assessments, treatment orientation, and transitions between jail, hospitals, residential treatment, and outpatient services; tracking participant engagement and treatment needs; facilitating communication between treatment providers, community partners, participants, and the court; and supporting the overall case coordination process. The Coordinator works closely with RC and TD treatment teams to ensure participants are connected to appropriate services and that transitions between levels of care occur efficiently and with continuity. The incumbent is expected to follow established Region Ten policies, program procedures, and professional standards while demonstrating sound judgment, strong organization, and effective communication. Oversight over Recovery Court and Therapeutic Docket programs, regular collaboration with OAR and court system, and other community stakeholders. See systems in action in the lives of consumers. Location: Peterson Building 800 Preston Avenue Charlottesville, VA 22903.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating referrals, assessments, treatment orientation, and transitions between jail, hospitals, residential treatment, and outpatient services
• Tracking participant engagement and treatment needs
• Facilitating communication between treatment providers, community partners, participants, and the court
• Supporting the overall case coordination process
• Working closely with RC and TD treatment teams to ensure participants are connected to appropriate services and that transitions between levels of care occur efficiently and with continuity
• Providing oversight over Recovery Court and Therapeutic Docket programs, regular collaboration with OAR and court system, and other community stakeholders

Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree in a human services, behavioral health, social work, psychology, criminal justice, or related field is required.

Experience: Experience with care coordination, case management, program coordination, or related services within a behavioral health, substance use, human services, or criminal justice setting preferred. Experience working collaboratively with behavioral health providers, courts, correctional settings, hospitals, residential treatment providers, or other community partners strongly preferred.

Certification/License: Professional license preferred but not required. Must be registered with VA Dept of Health as Resident or Supervisee within 6 months of hire if not already licensed. Valid driver’s license and ability to meet agency requirements for transportation and a certificate of valid personal automobile insurance must be provided.

Skills

• Knowledge of behavioral health and substance use treatment systems; basic principles of care coordination and continuity of care; general understanding of the criminal justice and treatment court systems; the intersection of mental health, substance use