Transition Coordinator

COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE•Kennewick, WA

3d•$28 - $43

About The Position

Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services. The Transition Coordinator has the important role of developing a collaborative and comprehensive discharge plans for clients of the evaluation and treatment program.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in social work, behavioral science, or related field
Must be Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor
Driver's license and vehicle liability insurance
We are hiring for 4 positions; you must be able to work one of the 3 full-time schedules below:
Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Monday - Friday 10 am - 7 pm
Wednesday - Sunday 10 am - 7 pm

Responsibilities

Demonstrates and utilizes knowledge of development in children, youth and young adults.
Demonstrates and utilizes knowledge and understanding of behavioral health problems in children, youth and young adults.
Demonstrates and utilizes knowledge of and ability to work with issues of confidentiality, consent and capacity.
Demonstrates the ability to collaborate and coordinate with family, parents, caregivers and community and natural support.
Communicates effectively with children and youth of differing ages and developmental levels.
Utilizes appropriate crisis intervention techniques for client stabilization.
Accurately screens for risk to self, others, property and the presence of grave disability and make appropriate referrals.
Documents and reports and/or notifies as required by law.
Applies QPRT (Question, Persuade, Refer or Treat) principles in assessing risk and in safety and treatment planning.
Develops and documents appropriate safety plans.
Demonstrates and utilizes knowledge of normal aging process and age-related changes.
Demonstrates an understanding of neurocognitive disorders and their impact on functioning.
Demonstrates awareness of how medical issues can affect mental status.
Completes all required service notes according to Comprehensive Healthcare’s guidelines, policies and procedures regarding format, content and timeliness.
Language used in service notes is respectful, clear, descriptive, concise and client-centered.
Service notes accurately depict treatment modalities and interventions provided within the clinician’s scope of practice and according to treatment plan.
Service notes accurately reflect and depict client status and progress consistent with assessment and reassessment data, problem statements and treatment plan goals and objectives.
Adheres to policies and procedures regarding use and application of seclusion and restraints to ensure safety for clients and staff.
Adheres to techniques and approach to managing violent and aggressive behavior as per the facility’s crisis intervention training modality.
Documents specific client behaviors and staff interventions leading to safe use of seclusion and/or restraint, according to policies and facility protocols.
Demonstrates proficiency in the use of skills in accordance with agency approved crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques such as those taught in PROACT and Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (PERT) training
Assesses and identifies client strengths and needs and that of their natural supports if applicable.
Develops a comprehensive discharge plan based upon strengths and needs.
Makes referrals to additional internal services and others in the community as specified in the discharge plan.
Conducts supportive individual counseling and attends community meetings for residents on issues that arise from living in a structured setting.
Gathers initial financial information to determine need
Verifies insurance eligibility and benefits, and assists clients in exploring, securing, and maintaining funding sources as necessary
Submits initial authorization information to Auth/UM teams, and concurrent review information as necessary
Tracks authorization and concurrent review dates in collaboration with Auth/UM teams
Communicates with Auth/UM teams and program leadership on auth status
Coordinates updates to EHR to reflect accurate client information, to include financial information
Assists clients in completing agency/program documentation
Establishes and maintains strong relationships on and between treatment teams and with service providers in the community.
If applicable, serves as the liaison to the client’s home school to ensure continuity of education and/or assists in enrolling youth in an educational/vocational program.

Benefits

A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotion
Regular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programs
Clinical supervision toward licensure, if applicable
A strong reputation for providing quality, evidence-based services within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment
Innovative, forward-looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environment
Joint Commission-accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvement
Established partnerships with major research universities and other community and healthcare providers to implement cutting-edge treatment programs and services
Competitive salaries within our communities and industry
Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members
Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies
Access to Employee Assistance Program services
Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation
Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation
Agency-funded life and disability insurance program
Financial incentives to further employee education