Transition Specialist

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

JOB SCOPE

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 as well as provide post discharge follow-up. As part of the ACT 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.

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 as well as provide post discharge follow-up. As part of the ACT 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conducts daily visits in the community, and subsequent progress notes and other required documentation in accordance with agency and OMH standards.
• Completes Wellness Plans, Comprehensive assessments and other documentation as required.
• Complete “Transition Checklist” with all consumers at various stages of treatment, immediate needs and recommend treatment objectives for the consumer’s service.
• Participates in daily morning meeting, and inform team in daily meetings and weekly clinical meetings around 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 transiting consumers.
• Provide 24-hour crisis intervention on-call services on rotating basis.
• Performs other duties, consistent with the goals and objectives of the program, as directed by Team Leader.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred - LMHC, LMSW, LCSW, or equivalent in licensure in NYS.
• At least one of experience working in human services with individuals with serious mental illness and experience in work with families.
• Must be outcome oriented in a fast paced environment with deadlines.