Bilingual; Spanish​/English Non-bilingual Behavioral Health Jail Care Coordinator

Position: Bilingual (Spanish/English) & Non-bilingual Behavioral Health Jail Care Coordinator
Note :
This job will be posted through 11:59 PM of the day prior to the end date listed.

Current Washington County Employees:
Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Job Type:Regular Pay Range:$80,078.28 - $97,315.08 Salary Department:

Health & Human Services (HHS)
FLSA Exemption Status:

Exempt About the Opportunity:

Washington County Behavioral Health Division , within the Department of Health and Human Services, is recruiting for a Bilingual (Spanish) & Non-bilingual Jail Care Coordinator to join our team.
* Effective 10/6/2026, this recruitment will open continuous until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received, and the posting may be closed at any time without further notice. Washington County reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period.
*** It is anticipated that the first initial application screening will start on 10/28/2026. This posting will remain open, and applications received after the initial screening date may be considered if needed.
** The Jail Care Coordinator supports adults in custody with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) who may be deemed unable to aid and assist in their own defense. They meet clients in jail to assess needs, develop care plans, and connect them with community resources to help divert further legal system involvement when possible. This role collaborates closely with forensics and jail staff, attorneys, Medicaid/CCO’s, behavioral health, substance use disorder, and medical providers, housing system partners, and other agencies as indicated.

After release from custody, the care coordinator will briefly support clients to ensure service connection with the goal of reducing recidivism. This position may also occasionally provide general consultation and education for corrections system partners regarding the behavioral health system. Work will be performed both at the Washington County Jail and in the community.

Bilingual Positions:

Designated bilingual positions require that the incumbent have knowledge of another language (primarily Spanish) besides English. It is required to possess precise writing skills (including spelling, grammar, and punctuation), fluent speaking skills, and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Upon successfully passing the applicable proficiency assessments in a selected language, positions that are eligible for the bilingual differential pay will offer in an amount of 5% of the base pay rate , or a flat rate of seventy-five ($75) per pay period, whichever is greater.

Pay periods are every two weeks.

Work Schedule:

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule including remote work.

Ideal Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

Experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness

Knowledge of behavioral health resources and systems, including Medicaid/CCO’sStrong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment

Ability to complete accurate documentation in a timely manner

Strong collaboration skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and system partners

Ability to demonstrate patience, empathy, understanding, and strength-oriented approach

Understanding of the needs of communities with various backgrounds in Washington County Knowledge based on direct experience regarding a corrections setting and/or legal system (including Aid and Assist) is preferred but not required.

Knowledge of working with clients with dual diagnosis (Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorders) is preferred but not required.

Candidates who are bilingual in Spanish are encouraged to apply.

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