Transition Coordinator at Triumph Treatment Services – Yakima, Washington

Transition Coordinator – Make a Lasting Impact at our brand new, beautiful INSPIRATIONS building!

Are you passionate about helping people successfully move from treatment into the next chapter of their recovery? As a Transition Coordinator, you will play a vital role in guiding persons served through thoughtful, well-planned transitions by coordinating care, advocating for resources, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. This role allows you to build meaningful relationships, connect individuals to essential medical, mental health, housing, employment, and recovery supports, and ensure each person leaves treatment with a clear, structured plan for continued success. If you are organized, compassionate, and motivated by purpose-driven work, this is an opportunity to truly make a difference in people’s lives.

Why you will love working here⭐ Purpose-Driven Work – Be part of life-changing transitions and support long-term recovery and independence.⭐ Collaborative Team Environment – Work closely with therapists, medical staff, case managers, and community partners who value teamwork and communication.⭐ Meaningful Community Impact – Build strong connections with community providers and help remove barriers to housing, healthcare, employment, and ongoing recovery support.

"Ensuring Safety Excellence: In compliance with Washington State's ESSB 5123, we prioritize safety in our workforce by conducting controlled substance testing, including marijuana, for this position, which is deemed safety-sensitive.”

Position Summary: The Transition Coordinator supports persons completing residential treatment by coordinating a smooth transition to community-based care. Responsibilities include arranging medical, dental, surgical, SUD, and housing services or appointments upon discharge. This role ensures continuity of care by collaborating with persons served, families, treatment teams, and community providers to promote lasting recovery and stability.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Collaborates with Others

Collaborating cohesively and in a helpful manner to accomplish shared objectives alongside peers.

Recognizes and honors the contributions and hard work of others.Offers valuable and actionable feedback to peers in a constructive and professional manner.

Acting with Empathy and Compassion

Genuinely understand and respect for others' perspectives and emotions. Strive to foster a culture of compassion, empathy, and support that extends beyond our walls.

Maintains open and effective communication channels with team members.Stays open, curious, and flexible to suspend judgments and evaluations when considering what others offer.

RESPONSIBLITIES

Discharge Planning & Coordination
• Develop person’s transition plans in collaboration with persons served, clinical teams, and external providers.

• Assess person’s strengths, needs, abilities and preferences.

• Assess person’s needs for ongoing care, including medical, dental, surgical, mental health, housing, employment, and peer support.
• Coordinate referrals and appointments for medical, dental, surgical, SUD, housing, outpatient treatment, sober living, and other recovery resources.
• Ensure persons served have a structured transition plan, including relapse prevention strategies and follow-up appointments.

Person Served Support & Advocacy
• Educate person and families on available post-treatment resources and recovery options.
• Assist persons served with applications for housing, employment programs, Medicaid, or other benefits as needed.

Collaboration & Communication
• Work closely with therapists, case managers, medical staff, and external agencies to ensure seamless transitions.
• Maintain strong relationships with community organizations and service providers to enhance referral options.
• Communicate transition plans effectively with persons served and their support networks.

Documentation & Compliance
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of transition planning activities in the medical records.
• Ensure compliance with facility policies, licensing requirements, and confidentiality regulations (HIPAA).
• Participate in team meetings and provide updates on transition planning progress.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field required

Experience:

At least one year of experience in case management, discharge planning, or substance use disorder treatment preferredStrong knowledge of SUD treatment and recovery resources. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple cases and work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and confidentiality requirements. Familiarity with 42 CFR part 2 preferred

Licenses/Certificates/Registration:

Valid drivers license and insurance. A minimum of 5 years’ licensed driving experience. Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package (full time employees) including:

Medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insuranceHealth savings, flex spending, and dependent care accounts401K with employer matchingGenerous PTO and holiday payFor additional information on benefits:

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Triumph Treatment Services complies with federal and state laws and applicable discrimination regulations based on any protected class as defined by law. Triumph Treatment Services specifically does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, non-job related sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability. This holds for all employment opportunities at Triumph Treatment Services.

WORKING CONDITIONS

ComprehensionAbility to understand, remember, and apply oral and written instructions or other information.Reasoning and Decision MakingAbility to plan, organize, and carry out assignments from management staff with minimal direction.Ability to analyze situations and make decisions that moderately impact the immediate work unit.OrganizationAbility to organize and prioritize job duties effectively and timely, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines.CommunicationAbility to understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, and communicate orally.Physical requirements for this position include hearing, seeing, smelling, speaking, feeling, reaching, pinching, and repetitive motions.This position requires standing, walking, and bending for long periods. This position may require exerting up to 40 pounds of force to lift, carry, pull, or move objects.

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