TCL Transition Coordinator, QP; Hickory, NC

Competitive Compensation & Benefits Package

• Annual incentive bonus plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with low deductible/low cost health plan
• Generous vacation and sick time accrual
• 12 paid holidays
• State Retirement (pension plan)
• 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• Wellness Programs
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualifying Employer

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Office

Location:

Serving Catawba County, NC

Projected Hiring Range: Depending on Experience

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This position is responsible for providing proactive intervention and coordination services to persons residing in institutionalized settings prior to their transition to home and community based services as part of the Transitions to Community Living Initiative. Ensures that the specific functions related to the Department of Justice Transition process are followed and addressed. These services prepare individuals for discharge and assist during the adjustment period immediately following discharge from an institution.

• Responsible for coordination and oversight of all in-reach activities and for leading the transition/discharge planning process.
• Ensures that any individual who wishes to move to a more integrated setting from the adult care home or state psychiatric hospital is provided with necessary services and supports.
• Assists the individual in developing an effective written plan to enable the individual to live independently in an integrated community setting.
• Assists in identification of barriers and in development of strategies to address those barriers.
• Works with the individual and the individual’s family and supports to develop a thoughtful, organized transition plan that addresses his/her community-based support needs.
• Ensures discharge/transition planning is developed and implemented through person-centered planning processes in which the individual has a primary role and is based on the principle of self-determination.
• Coordinate with the individual, his/her family and supports to identify and secure the community resources necessary to transition, including but not limited to housing, behavioral health services, medical care, financial management and other community supports that are needed for community living.
• Conduct Initial Quality of Life Survey.
• Completes joint, post-transition follow-up in coordination with licensed Care Coordinator.
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Conducts ongoing communication with the transitioning individual, his/her supports, facility and community provider staff throughout the transition process.
• Works closely with the In-Reach staff, community based care coordination, hospital liaisons and other agency departments necessary to create, implement and fulfill appropriate and successful transition planning with members eligible for services and supports under the NC Transitions to Community Living Initiative.
• Assures data is tracked and all reporting requirements are met.
• Other specific functions as they relate to Diversion, In-Reach, Transition Process and Post-Transition responsibilities as indicated from DMA/DMH.
• Performs related tasks as required.

• Extensive understanding of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (current version).
• Considerable knowledge of the MH/SU/DD service array and the network of the LME/MCO’s providers.
• Knowledge of best practices for individuals with MHSU needs.
• Knowledge of the LME/MCO’s implementation of the 1915 (b/c) waivers and national accreditation.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with individuals/families, supported service providers, community agencies, other employees and a variety of community members.
• Highly skilled at ensuring that both long and short range goals and needs of the individual are addressed and updated, while also ensuring through monitoring activities that service implementation is occurring appropriately.
• Problem solving, negotiation, arbitration, and conflict resolution skills are essential to balance the needs of both internal and external customers.
• Excellent computer…