Transition Specialist

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Transition Specialist

Location: Florida: Lake Mary Miami Tampa.

Virtual and travel/field visits.

Field: This field-based role enables associates to primarily operate in the field traveling to client sites or designated locations as their role requires with occasional office attendance for meetings or training. This approach ensures flexibility responsiveness to client needs and direct hands-on engagement.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

TheTransition Specialistis responsible for preparing members with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or physical illness for their transition into independent community living pre and post-relocation. Assists members with facilitating independence in community living by providing education; identifying tools and resources to perform self-care using environment modifications and engaging with community partners to build strategy with local stakeholders. Advocates on behalf of the member helping resolve case or broader systems issues. Supports service coordination teams and connects members with those who can provide insight and expertise to assist in overcoming challenges.

How you will make an impact:

• Coordinates with the Service Coordinator and nursing facility to develop a transition plan.

• Provides intensive psychosocial rehabilitative support initiating therapeutic interventions as needed.

• Conducts cognitive adaptation training and other evidence-based skills training for members.

• Conducts evaluation assessment interviews with members regularly.

• Performs periodic on-site visits with members as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a BS/BA in Health Social Services or related field.

• Previous experience in behavioral health social work or the transition of individuals from institutional settings into the community strongly preferred.

• A valid state drivers license may be required.

• Travels to worksite and other locations as necessary.

Preferred Skills Capabilities and Experiences:

• Experience in case management.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish with strong documentation skills in English.

• 2 years of related experience.

• Registered nurse licensed in the state of Florida.

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Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers our associates our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases paid holidays Paid Time Off and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement) medical dental vision short and long term disability benefits 401(k) match stock purchase plan life insurance wellness programs and financial education resources to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age citizenship status color creed disability ethnicity genetic information gender (including gender identity and gender expression) marital status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal state or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact for assistance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal state and local laws including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.