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JOB TITLE:                             Hospital Transition Coordinator

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:           Full-time, 40 hrs/wk

SCHEDULED HOURS:           Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5pm

PROGRAM/LOCATION:       Behavioral Health Homes, Manchester, CT

PC#:                                         1707

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Behavioral Health Home (BHH)

Behavioral Health Home is a highly impactful, integrated care model serving clients with chronic physical and mental health needs. As Connecticut’s largest BHH, we coordinate care across systems, ensuring clients receive comprehensive support for both body and mind.

Make a real impact by helping adults with complex medical and mental health needs thrive through integrated care that focuses on treating the whole person.

Join a passionate team where every connection you make transforms lives—and your career.

ABOUT THE POSITION: Hospital Transition Coordinator

• Works to provides high quality hospital transition care and coordination including medical, behavioral health  and other community based services  to designated participants with SPMI and/or chronic health conditions
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with medical and behavioral health hospital inpatient units, emergency departments and community medical providers to improve healthcare outcomes and connection to services
• Works to identify designated clients being admitted to and discharged from medical and behavioral health inpatient units including DMHAS State Beds.
• DMHAS State Beds Only: Collaborates by advocating for further testing/assessments to identify the appropriate levels of care, provides a history of risk and treatment to identify strengths and barriers to current treatment and discharge.
• Coordinates communication between medical and behavioral health care providers to provide proper scheduling of follow up appointments, medication reconciliation, arranging or providing client transportation, and other services as needed.
• BHH only: Provides BHH services including;
  • Comprehensive care management
  • Care Coordination
  • Health promotion
  • Comprehensive Transitional Care
  • Patient and Family Support,
  • Referral to Community Support Services
• Works to help reduce health care disparities whenever possible. Advocates for clients’ rights and access to services
• Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
• Participates in staff meetings, supervision, trainings and other meetings as assigned.
• Additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:  BA in human services required.. 

Experience:  2 years experience in mental health setting preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver’s license.

Why Join CHR?

Award-Winning Workplace:

• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 13 consecutive years!

 Generous Time Off:

• Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!

Retirement Savings:

• Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.

Comprehensive Insurance:

• Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!

Education & Tuition Support:

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
• Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
• Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.

 Career Development:

• FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
• Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
• Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.

 Wellness Program:

• Annual wellness stipend.
• FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
• Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more!
• Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program.

 Employee Involvement:

• Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!

 Stay Informed:

• Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.

And So Much More:

• Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.

Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

COMPENSATION*:        

$19.28/hr min and up commensurate upon experience. 

*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.

Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!