Norfolksheriff
Posting Date:
12/15/25 Position Title:
Medical Discharge Planner Grade:
15 Salary Range:
$63,819.32–$79,501.92 Status:
AD-Tech Location:
Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office, 200 West Street, Dedham, MA 02026
Overview The Medical Discharge Planner is responsible for ensuring continuity of care, securing health insurance coverage, and coordinating post‑release medical and behavioral health services for incarcerated individuals. The role plans and facilitates discharge‑related services to ensure individuals leaving custody are properly insured and connected to community‑based support services, aiming to support successful reintegration and improve reentry outcomes.
Responsibilities
Maintain Certified Application Counselor (CAC) status with Massachusetts Health (MassHealth) and serve as Lead CAC for the facility.
Assist incarcerated individuals with confirmed release dates in applying for, enrolling in, or renewing health benefits through MassHealth.
Assist in planning and implementation of the new 1115 Waiver requirements with Department leadership.
Track offenders under the CAA mandate and collaborate with internal divisions and partners to ensure compliance.
Coordinate pre‑release Medicaid services for eligible individuals in accordance with the Massachusetts Medicaid Section 1115 Demonstration Waiver for the 90 days prior to release.
Collaborate with reentry staff, specialty courts, residential treatment programs, and the Department of Mental Health to address insurance needs and coordinate post‑release health appointments.
Develop comprehensive discharge plans, including scheduling medical, behavioral health, and mental health services such as Primary Care Provider visits, behavioral health services, and medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD).
Establish, maintain, and track relationships with external agencies, healthcare providers, behavioral health organizations, and reentry stakeholders to facilitate referrals and continuity of care.
Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of all medical records in compliance with federal and state laws.
Prepare and submit required documentation, reports, and data accurately and on time to the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO), Department of Public Health (DPH), and MassHealth.
Ensure all documentation and practices comply with the standards of the American Correctional Association (ACA), National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC), Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC), and Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office policies.
Demonstrate flexibility in work schedule to meet facility needs.
Perform all other duties assigned by the Sheriff or their designee.
Qualifications
Valid Massachusetts Driver’s license.
Minimum Associate’s degree.
Certified Application Counselor (CAC).
Minimum one year of correctional or judicial experience.
Strong understanding of the Massachusetts health system.
Proven experience building partnerships within the community.
Ability to coordinate diverse projects to accomplish established goals.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Frequent communication of data with criminal justice agencies and departments.
Physical Requirements and Job Characteristics
Communication skills.
Constant business contact with people.
Frequent communication of data.
Occasional direction, control, and planning activity.
Occasional influencing people about ideas or things.
Constant precise attainment of set standards and/or policies.
Frequent generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based on measurable or verifiable criteria.
Frequent dealing with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
Occasional performance under stress.
Occasional standing.
Occasional walking.
Limited supervision (must be highly autonomous; show much independence).
Variably‑paced.
Hours of Work 40 hours per week. Hours may vary according to the needs of the Correctional Center and may be set by the Sheriff or his designee.
Application Process Please submit cover letter, current resume, and NCSO employment application to Sashell Thebaud, Human Resources Department, 200 West Street, Dedham, MA 02026, fax 781‑461‑1791, or via email recruit@norfolksheriffma.org.
Equal Opportunity
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12/15/25 Position Title:
Medical Discharge Planner Grade:
15 Salary Range:
$63,819.32–$79,501.92 Status:
AD-Tech Location:
Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office, 200 West Street, Dedham, MA 02026
Overview The Medical Discharge Planner is responsible for ensuring continuity of care, securing health insurance coverage, and coordinating post‑release medical and behavioral health services for incarcerated individuals. The role plans and facilitates discharge‑related services to ensure individuals leaving custody are properly insured and connected to community‑based support services, aiming to support successful reintegration and improve reentry outcomes.
Responsibilities
Maintain Certified Application Counselor (CAC) status with Massachusetts Health (MassHealth) and serve as Lead CAC for the facility.
Assist incarcerated individuals with confirmed release dates in applying for, enrolling in, or renewing health benefits through MassHealth.
Assist in planning and implementation of the new 1115 Waiver requirements with Department leadership.
Track offenders under the CAA mandate and collaborate with internal divisions and partners to ensure compliance.
Coordinate pre‑release Medicaid services for eligible individuals in accordance with the Massachusetts Medicaid Section 1115 Demonstration Waiver for the 90 days prior to release.
Collaborate with reentry staff, specialty courts, residential treatment programs, and the Department of Mental Health to address insurance needs and coordinate post‑release health appointments.
Develop comprehensive discharge plans, including scheduling medical, behavioral health, and mental health services such as Primary Care Provider visits, behavioral health services, and medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD).
Establish, maintain, and track relationships with external agencies, healthcare providers, behavioral health organizations, and reentry stakeholders to facilitate referrals and continuity of care.
Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of all medical records in compliance with federal and state laws.
Prepare and submit required documentation, reports, and data accurately and on time to the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO), Department of Public Health (DPH), and MassHealth.
Ensure all documentation and practices comply with the standards of the American Correctional Association (ACA), National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC), Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC), and Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office policies.
Demonstrate flexibility in work schedule to meet facility needs.
Perform all other duties assigned by the Sheriff or their designee.
Qualifications
Valid Massachusetts Driver’s license.
Minimum Associate’s degree.
Certified Application Counselor (CAC).
Minimum one year of correctional or judicial experience.
Strong understanding of the Massachusetts health system.
Proven experience building partnerships within the community.
Ability to coordinate diverse projects to accomplish established goals.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Frequent communication of data with criminal justice agencies and departments.
Physical Requirements and Job Characteristics
Communication skills.
Constant business contact with people.
Frequent communication of data.
Occasional direction, control, and planning activity.
Occasional influencing people about ideas or things.
Constant precise attainment of set standards and/or policies.
Frequent generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based on measurable or verifiable criteria.
Frequent dealing with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
Occasional performance under stress.
Occasional standing.
Occasional walking.
Limited supervision (must be highly autonomous; show much independence).
Variably‑paced.
Hours of Work 40 hours per week. Hours may vary according to the needs of the Correctional Center and may be set by the Sheriff or his designee.
Application Process Please submit cover letter, current resume, and NCSO employment application to Sashell Thebaud, Human Resources Department, 200 West Street, Dedham, MA 02026, fax 781‑461‑1791, or via email recruit@norfolksheriffma.org.
Equal Opportunity
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