Transition Specialist Program Coordinator

Date: Aug 27, 2026

Location: AUSTIN, TX

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

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Transition Specialist Program Coordinator

Job Title: Program Specialist VII

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: Hospitals Section

Posting Number: 20570

Closing Date: 09/26/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Community and Social Services

Salary Range: $5,797.66 - $9,508.25

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-25

Shift: Day

Additional Shift: Days (First)

Travel: Up to 10%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Job Location City: AUSTIN

Job Location Address: 909 W 45TH ST BLDG 552

MOS Codes: 16GX,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need.

HSCS is comprised of ten psychiatric hospitals, two youth residential treatment facilities, and thirteen state supported living centers. Psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

The Program Specialist VII, Transition Specialist Program Coordinator (TSPC), reports to the Health and Human Services Commission's (HHSC) State Hospitals (SH's) Director of Continuity of Services within the Office of Capacity Management Division of the Health and Specialty Care System. This position performs highly advanced (senior level) program management, consulting and technical assistance to staff, community organizations and others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

The Transition Specialist Program Coordinator serves as the key point of contact for highly complex patient cases transitioning to community settings. Position is responsible for the development and implementation of the HHSC State Hospital Transition Program including leading a state-wide team of Transition Specialists providing training, monitoring, development of tracking systems, processes, procedures of all program activities ensuring appropriateness, effectiveness, consistency, and quality.

Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended…