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Job Location drjobs

Fairfax, VA - USA

Yearly Salary drjobs

USD 48000 - 54000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Empower Recovery Journeys

For over 60 years HopeLink Behavioral Health (formerly PRS) has empowered individuals and families facing behavioral health challenges and life crises. We envision a world where hope is universal. Through quality services crisis intervention and suicide prevention we foster an inclusive community where everyone can thrive.

Join our dedicated team as a Transition Specialist (QMHP) and make a lasting impact!

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF POSITION:

The Transition Specialist assigned to one of HopeLinks 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.

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • Meaningful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of others.
  • Competitive Salary: $48K - $54K (estimated starting salary based on qualifications and experience).
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Medical Dental Vision FSA 403b Retirement plan with match; 12 paid holidays; PTO and sick time; birthday leave; employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement.
  • Supportive Environment: Join a dedicated team committed to providing high-quality care.

SCHEDULE & LOCATION:

This is a 100% On-site position and requires 40 hours per week. Current schedule is Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm (with flexibility).

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 clients 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.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in social work Psychology or a related human services field (experience working with adults with mental illness substance use disorders or related challenges is preferred).
  • QMHP QMPH-T or LMHP(Preferred).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build rapport with diverse clients and internal/external partners.
  • Self-motivated with a team-oriented and organized work style.
  • Experience with electronic health records (EHR) or a willingness to learn quickly; experience with Credible EHR is a benefit.
  • High degree of empathy toward the clients we serve.

Ready to Make a Difference

If youre passionate about helping people achieve mental wellness we encourage you to apply!


HopeLink Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity equity and inclusion.

Where Hope Meets Help.


We are unable to hire in the following states:

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