Transition Specialist

About the role

This is a direct service position requiring specific knowledge of mental health and skills in crisis intervention and stabilization. The Transition Specialist will assess individuals for transition readiness, provide linkage and escorts to appropriate outpatient providers, and conduct post-discharge follow-up. As part of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team, you must be willing to go out into the community to provide services. This position requires clinical experience and the desire to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily visits in the community and complete subsequent progress notes and other required documentation in accordance with agency and OMH standards.
• Complete Wellness Plans, Comprehensive Assessments, and other documentation as required.
• Complete “Transition Checklist” with all consumers at various stages of treatment, addressing immediate needs and recommending treatment objectives for the consumer’s service.
• Participate in daily morning meetings and inform the team in daily meetings and weekly clinical meetings about consumers ready to transition off the ACT team.
• Collaborate with outside community referral agencies, providers, and Care Coordination services for aftercare to build referral options for transitioning consumers.
• Provide 24-hour crisis intervention on-call services on a rotating basis.
• Perform other duties consistent with the goals and objectives of the program as directed by the Team Leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in New York State as an LMHC, LMSW, LCSW, or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience working in human services with individuals with serious mental illness.
• Experience working with families.