Transitional Specialist

NOVA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, INC.•Dayton, OH

About The Position

The Transitional Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the treatment that occurs in the program as well as supporting the client in linkage and remaining in the community. The Transition Specialist may be making calls on behalf of the client, transporting clients when needed, linking clients to resources and following up to ensure that the client has what they need to be successful. This position reports directly to the Residential Program Manager. The specialist acts as a liaison between clients, healthcare providers, and community organizations to facilitate access to services and support systems. By providing guidance, advocacy, and education, the Transitional Specialist empowers clients to achieve greater independence and improved quality of life. Ultimately, this role contributes to reducing barriers and enhancing continuity of care during pivotal transition periods.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Valid Ohio Drivers License
At least two years of experience working in Alcohol/Drug and or Mental Health.
Active Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant Certification
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with diverse client populations and multidisciplinary teams.
Working knowledge of EHR, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Identify barriers to success in the community and assist in accessing needed services.
On-going assessment of needs.
Support Outpatient and Residential clients in applying for insurance.
Support clients in developing a supportive appropriate community support (AA, NA, Nami) etc.
Support clients with obtaining Id’s, Birth Certificates, Social Security cards and identification documents
Support clients in applying and obtaining SNAP Benefits
Support clients with obtaining verification of benefits to include SSDI and SSI.
Support clients in obtaining clothing items.
Support Counselor’s as needed with contacting Probation Officers to coordinate aftercare services.
Support in scheduling transportation via client’s insurance for out of county clients.
Transport clients to appointments outside of the agency to include medication dosing
Communicate with therapists to identify and determine community support needs
Facilitate further development of daily living skills, when identified by client or staff.
Link clients to formal community services.
Schedule case conferences for each therapist, invite all appropriate parties, and attend as needed.
To perform administrative functions as deemed necessary by the Manager of Support Services and/or Director.
Participate in unit staff meetings and other treatment team activities as assigned by Manager of Support Services and/or Director
To observe and enforce compliance of agency policies and procedures and program rules; and to report any unusual occurrences or events that vary from standard agency operations procedures to the Manager of Support Services and/or Director.
Develop and lead groups for clients.
Complete all notes within 24-48 hours of activity
Provide client monitoring and facilitate scheduled program activities in relation to client behavioral health service plan
Perform administrative duties as deemed necessary by Residential Program Manager.