Social Worker- Catch the Hope Program
Listed compensation
$54K–$64K
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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
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VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has an opening for a Part-Time Catch the Hope Case Worker at MCI-Framingham in Framingham, MA.
Looking for a rewarding career in the healthcare field with competitive wages and an excellent benefits package?
At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.
CATCH THE HOPE CASE WORKER BENEFITS PACKAGE TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
- PTO
- Annual Incentive Bonus
Catch the Hope Case Worker Position Summary
The Catch the Hope (CTH) worker meets with all identified patients (pregnant and post-partum) to provide education related to the CTH set curriculum. CTH workers are responsible for obtaining all necessary consents to release information. CTH workers will track all court dates.
CTH workers may assist with finding appropriate housing/residential programs for patients upon release. All discharge planning related aftercare is coordinated by the CTH worker (medical, dental, vision, mental health, etc.). CTH workers provide Caregiving Affidavit and reviews Affidavit and all pertinent information. All patient contact will be documented, and a weekly census is to be sent out.
Catch the Hope Case Worker Minimum Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Mental Health or related field
- Case Management experience
- Applicants with experience in a correctional health care setting will be given preference.
- Familiarity with medical/MH terminology/diagnosis should be required
- Knowlege of accessing services in community
- Licensing preferred, not required.
- Baseline understanding the medical parole process preferred, not required.
We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.
VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.
Key Responsibilities
The Catch the Hope Case Worker meets with identified pregnant and post-partum patients to deliver education based on the CTH curriculum, manage necessary consents, and track court dates. This role also involves coordinating all discharge planning aftercare, such as medical and mental health services, and assisting with housing placement.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in Mental Health or a related field is required, along with experience in Case Management. Preference is given to applicants with experience in a correctional health care setting, and familiarity with medical/MH terminology is expected.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker- Catch the Hope Program at VitalCore Health Strategies a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Social Work — ranked against 6,494 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 18% have no call, 57% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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