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Bridgeway Community Health

is currently seeking a qualified

Transition Coordinator I

to join our Medically Managed Withdrawal (Detox) team!

Come join our growing Medically Managed Withdrawal (Detox) team where you will work alongside those that are passionate about seeing lives changed and relationships restored! We are hiring staff for to provide care for our clients.

Primary Purpose

A Transition Coordinator Level I serves as an advocate for patients beginning and during the pre-admissions process and continuing until the patient is discharged from the program and acts as a communicator between clients and health care providers to help improve or maintain a high quality of service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Greets incoming clients;
• Prepares paperwork i.e. intake forms, reports etc. as needed;
• Assists in the implementation of transition and community-based stabilization plans prior to discharge;
• Explains care options to patients and their families;
• Assists the client with finding qualified housing prior to discharge if needed;
• Advocates for patients needing social services by linking clients to community resources, such as transportation and employment opportunities;
• Contacts outside providers upon client admittance and prior to discharge;
• Faxes assessments and attendance to outside agency's for referral and coordination of care purposes;
• Coordinates communication between patients and their physicians, case managers and other providers;
• Coordinates with staff to ensure that each client has a smooth transition through the discharge process;
• Provides trauma-informed step-across and transition-based support services;
• Maintains waitlist for other facilities by communicating weekly with outside treatment facilities;
• Coordinates access to the recommended medical treatment services, vocational assistance, housing assistance and other targeted services to ensure that each client has a smooth transition;
• Completes all required document, reporting and monitoring responsibilities;
• Tracks and document program data, including client admit percentage to demonstrate program success rate and client follow through;
• Researches treatment facilities and maintain resource list;
• Provides general assistance to the Transition Support Specialist by connecting individuals to treatment options.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Attending staff, department, and/or team meetings;
• Regularly attend clinical supervision (minimum 2 hours per month) with qualified supervisor;
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Experience, Education and Credentials

• Must possess a current Certified Recovery Mentors certificate (CRM) with the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO), or possess a current Traditional Health Worker (THW) certificate Oregon Health Authority (OHA);
• Must have the ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check;
• Must be able to work independently, have effective oral and written skills, interpersonal communication skills and strong organizational skills;

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Relevant work experience in advocacy or peer support services which demonstrate knowledge of approaches and competence in providing support to others in their recovery process from either or both mental health and substance use issues is highly preferred;
• Must be able to use a computer with well-developed word processing skills.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
• 5% employer match 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (Pre & Post-Tax Options)
• Corporate Fitness Membership subsidy
• Employer-Sponsored Life, Accidental Death, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Internal Growth Opportunities

Compensation

• Wage will depend on experience and credentials.
• An additional stipend is available for Spanish/English bilingual employees

About Bridgeway Community Health

Our mission of helping people in our community who struggle with the symptoms of addiction to drugs, alcohol, problem gambling, and/or psychiatric illness only happens when we create an agency culture of community, mutual respect, encouragement, and desire to see each employee grow and excel.

BEST Non-Profit Award

For 10 years, Bridgeway Community Health has been honored to be designated by the Oregon Business Journal as one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in the State of Oregon!

Council on Accreditation

Bridgeway Community Health has achieved accreditation, meeting the highest national standards in professional performance!

If this sounds like an environment for you, come join our team!

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