Transition Coordinator - Chicago, United States - Trilogy Behavioral Healthcare

Trilogy Behavioral Healthcare

Verified Company

Chicago, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Overview:

$ /Hr.

Schedule:
Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

$4,000 sign-on bonus

(This position requires a vehicle)

The Transition Coordinator will work with Williams and Colbert Class Members to support safe transition from nursing facilities to living in the community with support services.

They will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to identify strategies to support the Class Member in identifying personal goals and developing an increased sense of self-determination.

The Transition Coordinator will be a strong advocate for Class Members and support linkage to needed community services and resources.

The Transition Coordinator will provide client-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed services to Class Members with mental illness, co-occurring substance abuse/addiction disorders and physical health concerns, utilizing a harm reduction approach.

The Transition Coordinator will provide services in the community and in nursing home facilities.

Responsibilities:

Support clients in developing independent living skills and capitalizing on personal strengths.
Assist in the implementation and completion of comprehensive service plan goals and problem solve strategies to support safe transitions to independent living.
Collaborate with the Class Member's support system and interdisciplinary team members regarding treatment in order to enhance the client's recovery.
Facilitate discharge planning with the Class Member, nursing facility employees, and interdisciplinary team members.
Collaborate with housing locators to identify Class Member housing needs and preferences to facilitate transition to the least restrictive environment.
Communicate effectively within the team model for a multidisciplinary approach to client care.
Complete all required clinical documentation in a timely manner.
Perform other related duties and/or projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Must have one of the following requirements:
Bachelor's degree in counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, education, vocational counseling, psychology, pastoral counseling, family therapy, or related human service field
Bachelor's degree in any other field with two years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting
Licensed Practical Nurse under the Nurse Practice Act [225 ILCS 65]
Certificate of Psychiatric Rehabilitation from a DHSapproved program, a high school diploma/GED, and two years' experience of experience in a mental health setting
CRSS certification through IAODAPCA
Family Partnership Professional certificate from and in good standing with IAODAPCA
Occupational Therapy Assistant licensed under the Illinois Occupational Therapy Practice Act [225 ILCS 75] with oneyear experience in a mental health setting;
High school diploma or GED and five years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting
Valid Illinois driver's license with daily access to a wellmaintained vehicle with $100,000/$300,000 liability insurance
Experience working with people with mental health and/or substance abuse diagnoses preferred
Experience working with nursing homes preferred.