Transition Facilitator

About the role

Join the AMAZING Southwest Network Team! As a Transition Facilitator, you will coach, support, and guide young adults (ages 16.5 to 22) with emotional, behavioral, or mental health issues as they transition from the children’s behavioral health system of care into adulthood or to the adult system of care.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support in areas such as employment, education, housing, social and family relationships, independent and daily living, finances and budgeting, decision making, emotional and physical health and wellbeing, community life, and more using principles of the nationally recognized Transition to Independence Process program.
• Engage as a member of a transition team to develop solution-focused strategies to overcome barriers.
• Evaluate youth to determine their suitability to enter the program, then work with them and facilitate service plans to progress them through the program until completion.
• Work collaboratively with other service providers and educators from children’s mental health, education, adult mental health, child welfare, rehabilitation and other partners as needed to ensure appropriate support for each young adult.
• Work in the community and at non-traditional hours, in the places and at the times that work best for these young adults.
• Be responsible for administrative and documentation functions.

Requirements

• Education, Certification, and Experience Requirements:
• Must possess one of the following:
  • Master's or bachelor's degree with a behavioral health or related field
  • Bachelor's degree in a non-related field PLUS one year related experience
  • Associate's degree in any field PLUS one year related experience
  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate PLUS three years' related experience
• At least one (1) year of behavioral health experience facilitating Child and Family teams preferred.
• Experience with transition-aged youth in the behavioral health, foster care and/or juvenile justice systems preferred.
• System experience and understanding of service planning for seriously mentally ill adults desired.
• Maintain current CPR, First Aid, and Therapeutic Options certifications (offered through Southwest Network).
• Maintain a valid Arizona state fingerprint clearance card.
• Maintain a valid Arizona driver's license and car insurance.
• Be at least 21 years of age.

Compensation and Benefits

• Fair, competitive salary.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Health Savings and Flex Spending account options.
• Paid sick, vacation and holiday time (10 paid holidays per year!)
• Hinge Health.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Retail plan (403b) with company match.
• Disability insurance.
• Basic life insurance with the option to purchase supplemental insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program and Employee Discounts.
• Family Medical Leave.
• Hearing Discount Program.
• Tobacco Cessation Program.
• Virta Prediabetes Reversal Program.
• Bilingual Stipend Available.

Additional Information

Any offer of employment is contingent upon verification of education, employment, driving record and auto insurance, and completion of a criminal background check and drug testing.

Southwest Network is an equal opportunity employer.

About Our Child & Adolescent & General Mental Health Services Division: In the treatment of children, adolescents and young adults, we are known for getting people in quickly, treating even the most challenging situations, offering helpful parent and family support, and providing quality, compassionate care. Using the nationally recognized Transition to Independence Process (TIP) with treatment tailored to each person’s strengths, needs, and culture, youth can stay in the home, be productive in school, and have a hopeful future. Integrated health services address both behavioral and physical health issues, and special programs for teens and young adults help them realize their potential and become independent adults. We also collaborate with the Arizona Department of Child Safety to provide families involved in child welfare with comprehensive service plans which integrate all aspects of care and treatment. All members of the team practice in a manner that is consistently mindful of the 12 Principles of The Arizona Vision for Children.