ADA Transition Coordinator- Region 6 Field Office- Columbus

Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; Columbus (GA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities seeks an experienced ADA Transition Coordinator for Region 6 Field Office in Columbus. The role supports individuals and providers to ensure access to ADA services and facilitates transitions to services (ACT, CST, ICM, ADA CM) while promoting efficient use of resources.

The position involves travel within Region 6, a hybrid work arrangement (3–5 days in office), and collaboration with community partners to review services,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with four (4) years of experience in the area or one (1) year at the Healthcare Prgm Consultant 2 level or equivalent.
• Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related field with at least 2 years of experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, homelessness and impairments in other significant life functioning areas.
• Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia; state licensure requirements apply.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and communicate case-level information among all involved entities.
• Conduct site visits of Behavioral Health services to review quality and staffing plans.
• Review clinical documentation to assess implementation of transition/recovery plans.
• Educate providers and provide technical assistance regarding contract expectations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related field

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!We are the force that drives Georgia!Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!Job Title:ADA Transition Coordinator- Region 6 Field Office- ColumbusAgency:Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental DisabilitiesJob Requisition ID:JR0000006659Shift:Not Applicable (United States of America)Compensation Details:BASED ON EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEJob Description:Job Title: ADA Transition Coordinator- Region 6 Field Office- ColumbusWorkplace: Columbus, Ga.Hybrid: 3-5 days per week in officeTravel: 50-70% travel within Region 6Job Summary: Responsible for supporting individuals and providers by assuring individuals have initial and ongoing access to recommended services; providers are implementing service models within established guidelines; and actively facilitating access to recommended services. Facilitate the expedited transition of individuals into recommended ADA Services (ACT, CST, ICM, and ADA CM) and to promote efficient and effective use of programmatic resources.Coordinate/ communicate case level information among all involved entitiesConduct site visits of selected Behavioral Health services to review quality of services, programming and staffing plans and make recommendations to assure satisfactory accessibility, treatment quality and individual outcomes as assigned.Review the intensive teams clinical documentation to gage degree to which providers implement components of transition/ Recovery plans for which they are responsible to support the transition of the individual to the community and to successfully maintain the individual in the community.Review provider coordination of treatment and support services for individualsEducate providers, make recommendations to and provide technical assistance to providers regarding contract expectations for selected Behavioral Health providers.Prepare service monitoring reports monthly demonstrating the specialty teams staffing, census served, referrals etc. and as otherwise requestedPrescreen referrals to Intensive Specialty teams for completion, criteria and resources within 48 business hours of receipt.undefinedCommunity ParticipationAttend relevant community meetings such as RCCs & CCM, Quarterly Collaborative meetings for ACT, CST, ICM, and ADA CM conferences, Regional meetings and other meetings as assigned.Accompany provider staff to meet with individuals in need of intensive services and/or in need of engagement to continue services. Assist in the development, planning and presentation of training to stakeholders, community and within the newly form Hospital Community Training series.Respond to Calls and Request for informationProvide education to consumers and/ or families regarding Regional Office roles and responsibilities, service design, delivery and availability of services within their communities and the process of accessing support/ services.Accepts calls or other forms of communication regarding community complaints or concerns, gather all available information and help resolve on a local level when possible. Report to responsible entity and chain of command.Training and Continuing EducationParticipate in applicable training and continuing education courses to remain abreast in the counseling and Behavioral Health field. Attend and complete all statewide training requirements to include HIPPA compliance and Ethics Training and remain in compliance with these laws and guidelines. Adheres to HIPAA Regulations: Has been trained and adheres to established policies on privacy and security requirements for compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (\"HIPAA\"), as applicable by Agency policy. Adheres to DBHDD Policies and Procedures: Has been advised of and adheres to all established policies, procedures, rules, and regulations as a condition of employment. Understand the responsibility of being aware of the content of DBHDD Human Resources policies, including, but not limited to, the Standards of Conduct and Ethics in Government, Smoking, Unlawful Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Use of State Property, and the Drug Free Workplace policies.Accepts Assignments from RSA on Special ProjectsCompletes/ accepts assignments from RSA within specified time frame.Preferred qualifications: Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related field with at least 2 years of documented experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, homelessness and impairments in other significant life functioning areas.For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/Employment RequirementsTo ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:Drug ScreeningTB EvaluationAnnual Influenza**Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of experience performing work related to the area of assignment or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Healthcare Prgm Consultant 2 (HCP091) or position equivalent.-Note: Some positions may require licensure.Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerThe State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.