The Centers
Professional I, Behavioral Health Transitional Care Specialist
The Centers, Cleveland, Ohio, us, 44101
Overview
Professional I, Behavioral Health Transitional Care Specialist at The Centers. Provides short-term case management and care coordination for individuals with mental health needs transitioning out of inpatient care. Integrates primary and behavioral health care and substance abuse services. Collaborates with team; uses engagement skills; connects clients to health promotion and community services; maintains therapeutic relationships; facilitates warm hand-offs to permanent treatment teams.
Job Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or a mental health related field required. If in a related field, two years of care coordination or case management experience.
A valid driver license in Ohio with access to insured vehicle for client transportation.
Prior experience with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) adults preferred.
Working knowledge of stages of growth and development and family dynamics.
Job Skills
Use creativity and drive for results to liaison for clients to receive community resources.
Ability to work in a team-based service delivery model; alignment with agency goals.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to make sound decisions under stress.
Demonstrated clinical skills; ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
Cultural sensitivity and awareness of diversity.
Ability and desire to work with other team members; form therapeutic relationships to engage clients in mutual assessment and care plan coordination.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Provide short-term community psychiatric support and care coordination, including health promotion, comprehensive transitional care, individual and family support, and referral, linkage and advocacy to community resources.
Provide high-intensity engagement and follow-up.
Conduct level of care assessments.
Address social determinants of health: housing, social supports, economic needs, education, vocational needs.
Ensure hospital follow-up care recommendations are completed, including community psychiatric prescribing and nursing and community mental health case management.
Develop individualized treatment plans; perform reviews and updates.
Communicate vital treatment information from external providers to The Centers treatment team.
Work with Nurses, Physicians, Pharmacists to achieve positive outcomes.
Assist clients in obtaining and maintaining comprehensive healthcare; attend medical appointments as needed and transport as needed.
Provide ongoing communication to client and support network for follow-up and coordinated treatment.
Perform administrative tasks: complete clinical records, forms, and progress notes within 24 hours; maintain daily tracking log; meet weekly billable hours; other duties as assigned.
About The Centers We help individuals and families reach their full potential with health, family, and workforce services at 11 locations in Greater Cleveland. We strive to be a service-oriented workplace fostering an inclusive community.
Benefits
Choice of medical and dental plans; Health Savings Account; Flexible Spending Account; Vision; Life Insurance; 401k with company contribution; Mental Health Support; Employee Assistance Program; Calm Subscription; Short and Long Term Disability.
Equal Opportunity The Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Job Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or a mental health related field required. If in a related field, two years of care coordination or case management experience.
A valid driver license in Ohio with access to insured vehicle for client transportation.
Prior experience with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) adults preferred.
Working knowledge of stages of growth and development and family dynamics.
Job Skills
Use creativity and drive for results to liaison for clients to receive community resources.
Ability to work in a team-based service delivery model; alignment with agency goals.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to make sound decisions under stress.
Demonstrated clinical skills; ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
Cultural sensitivity and awareness of diversity.
Ability and desire to work with other team members; form therapeutic relationships to engage clients in mutual assessment and care plan coordination.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Provide short-term community psychiatric support and care coordination, including health promotion, comprehensive transitional care, individual and family support, and referral, linkage and advocacy to community resources.
Provide high-intensity engagement and follow-up.
Conduct level of care assessments.
Address social determinants of health: housing, social supports, economic needs, education, vocational needs.
Ensure hospital follow-up care recommendations are completed, including community psychiatric prescribing and nursing and community mental health case management.
Develop individualized treatment plans; perform reviews and updates.
Communicate vital treatment information from external providers to The Centers treatment team.
Work with Nurses, Physicians, Pharmacists to achieve positive outcomes.
Assist clients in obtaining and maintaining comprehensive healthcare; attend medical appointments as needed and transport as needed.
Provide ongoing communication to client and support network for follow-up and coordinated treatment.
Perform administrative tasks: complete clinical records, forms, and progress notes within 24 hours; maintain daily tracking log; meet weekly billable hours; other duties as assigned.
About The Centers We help individuals and families reach their full potential with health, family, and workforce services at 11 locations in Greater Cleveland. We strive to be a service-oriented workplace fostering an inclusive community.
Benefits
Choice of medical and dental plans; Health Savings Account; Flexible Spending Account; Vision; Life Insurance; 401k with company contribution; Mental Health Support; Employee Assistance Program; Calm Subscription; Short and Long Term Disability.
Equal Opportunity The Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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