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Transition Specialist, Young Adult Apartments at Markus Gardens
ACMH, Inc.
Description
Tasks:
• Conducts in-reach off-site and facilitates entry to the Young Adult Apartments.
• Conducts intake screenings.
• Conducts assessments and develops a Housing Transition Plan with all participants.
• Provides both individualized counseling and leads groups focusing on housing readiness for all participants.
• Develops community integration opportunities for program participants, and works with the Senior Resident Advisor to develop social and recreational opportunities.
• Obtains psychosocial histories and conducts functional skills assessments.
• Establishes and maintains liaison with primary provider of psychiatric care.
• Assures access to psychiatric, substance abuse and medical services, and entitlement benefits.
• Monitors, documents and teaches client self-administration of medication, according to program policy and procedures.
• Conducts “critical-time” follow-up upon discharge from the Young Adult Apartments.
• Conducts Life Skills Assessments and develops Wellness Plans with all participants.
• Conducts risk assessments for all participants and develops Individual Prevention Plans, where indicated.
• Liaisons with other treatment providers for purposes of case management/care coordination.
• Leads groups focusing on participant engagement, education, prevention and recovery from addictive disorders.
• Trains participants in safety procedures and conducts fire drills and self-preservation tests.
• Maintains client charts and submits necessary notes and reports, including incident reports, in compliance with agency procedures.
• Facilitates crisis intervention in the event of an emergency.
• Attends trainings as requested by supervisory personnel.
• Serves as “Qualified Mental Health Staff Person.”
• On-call to coordinate crisis management.
• Staffs emergency cell phone on a rotating basis.
• Duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
Masters degree in psychology or a related field or Bachelors with significant work experience with persons dually diagnosed with mental illness and a co-occurring substance abuse disorder. Experience delivering rehabilitative (restorative) skills to adults with mental illness and transitioning clients to more independent housing
Salary
$40,000 - $41,200 plus generous benefits
Contact
Resume and cover letter should be directed to: Jessica Tannenbaum, Director, Young Adult Apartments at Markus Gardens. Fax: (718) 725-9656. Email: [email protected]
Posted on 05/28/15; CVMHA ID #8701
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