Mental Health Transition Navigator

Postgraduate Center for Mental Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Postgraduate Center for Mental Health is seeking a Transition Specialist to assess transition readiness, provide linkage to outpatient providers, and follow up after discharge. The role involves community-based service delivery as part of the ACT program and requires clinical experience and teamwork.

Daily community visits, crisis intervention on-call, and collaboration with external providers are essential. Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s with NY licensure is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required; Master’s degree preferred in licensure (LMHC/LMSW/LCSW) in NYS.
• Experience in human services with individuals with serious mental illness.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily community visits and document progress per OMH standards.
• Complete Wellness Plans and Comprehensive assessments as required.
• Complete Transition Checklist with consumers at various treatment stages and set objectives.
• Collaborate with referral agencies and Care Coordination for aftercare and transitions.
• Provide 24-hour crisis intervention on-call on a rotating basis.
• Participate in team meetings and inform the team about transitions off ACT.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Community outreach

Care coordination

Documentation

Team collaboration

Clinical experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (LMHC/LMSW/LCSW) or NY licensure

Job description

Postgraduate Center for Mental Health is seeking a Transition Specialist to assess transition readiness, provide linkage to outpatient providers, and follow up after discharge. The role involves community-based service delivery as part of the ACT program and requires clinical experience and teamwork.

Daily community visits, crisis intervention on-call, and collaboration with external providers are essential. Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s with NY licensure is preferred.