Transition Specialist - Fairfax, VA

Primary Duties

• Develop Recovery/Transition Plans that are person-centered and empower each client to make informed decisions about goals and to take responsible action in attaining identified goals and objectives.
• Develop and conduct culturally relevant psycho-educational curricula directed at assisting clients to improve health and wellness, build independent living and interpersonal skills, as well as, transition to school or volunteer placement.
• Curricula will be designed to assist clients in transitioning to community-based activities as well as wellness and recovery.
• Provide direct skill teaching in a variety of settings including the Psychosocial Day Program and in the community.
• Skill teaching will assist clients in developing meaningful identities as students and volunteers.
• Provide individual/group counseling and dual diagnosis-focused services including training on the interplay between substance use and mental illness.
• Assist clients in moving to volunteer placements, supported education and use of consumer operated drop-in programs.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Care coordination with local community colleges and universities that will facilitate clients' enrolling and achieving success in school.
• Complete clinical documentation according to PRS policies and procedures, Licensure, Medicaid and CARF standards.
• Coordinate services with identified providers to support clients' path to recovery and advocate for needed services and supports.
• Screen for additional services or supports clients may need such as substance use treatment, academic supports, medication management, and physical health needs.
• If the provider detects a need for additional services, collaborate with the client's case manager and determine who will make referrals when needed.
• Demonstrate flexibility to work outside of business hours to meet time-sensitive documentation.
• Provide opportunities that promote client leadership and advocacy.
• Demonstrate flexibility in performance of duties as needed.

Essential Competencies

• Adaptability to changes in environment and situations
• Strong and effective communication skills and accepts criticism and feedback
• Dependable by following instructions, responding to management direction and keeping commitments
• Maintains emotional self-awareness and manages relationships positively
• Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming and building interpersonal relationships
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit and exhibits objectivity and openness to others views

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related human services field with work-related experience with adults with mental illness, substance use disorder, mild intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, or any combination of these
• Preferred: Qualified Mental Health Trainee (QMHP-E)
• Preferred: Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP-A)
• Strong clinical written communication and presentation skills with ability to build rapport quickly with client and internal/external providers
• Self-starter; ability to work independently as well as part of a team, and well organized
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) or ability to learn quickly EHR software
• Experience with Credible EHR a plus
• High degree of empathy toward the clients we serve