Transition Specialist - Fairfax, VA

Job description

For more than 60 years, PRS, now HopeLink Behavioral Health, has provided comprehensive and specialized support to individuals and families living with behavioral health challenges or facing a life crisis. We envision a society where hope is universal. Through access to quality behavioral health, crisis intervention, and suicide intervention services, we foster an inclusive community in which everyone can attain wellness and a genuine sense of belonging.

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF POSITION:
The Transition Specialist, assigned to one of HopeLink's three Psychosocial Day Programs (Recovery Academy, Stepping Stones or CRSP) is responsible for conducting psycho-educational groups that emphasize recovery, health and wellness, enhance independent living and interpersonal skills, and prepare clients to return to school or volunteer placements. This position will involve care coordination with County Service Boards case managers, health care providers and educational institutions when applicable.

SCHEDULE & LOCATION:

Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 4:00 pm or 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.
This is an on-site position in 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.
• Coordinate services with local community colleges and universities that will facilitate clients' enrolling and achieving success in school.
• Clinical documentation will be completed according to PRS policies and procedures, Licensure, Medicaid and CARF standards.
• Provide care coordination between identified providers to support clients path to recovery and advocate for needed services and supports.
• Provide care coordination to improve health and wellness of clients with complex and special needs
• 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. This will include work hours that may encompass evenings and weekends.


ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES:

• Adaptability to changes in environment and situations
• Strong and effective communication skills and accepts criticism and feedback
• Dependability by following instructions, responds to management direction and keeps commitments
• Meets attendance punctuality guidelines
• 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