Transition Specialist - University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Center for Disabilities and Development, Northwest Iowa

Transition Specialist-Northwest Iowa

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Center for Disabilities and Development (CDD) is seeking a 100% Behavioral Health Consultant (Transition Specialist).  This position is a specified term with a strong possibility of being extended.  Successful candidates must be able to maintain a home office and travel to the following northwest Iowa counties: Lyon, Osceola, Dickinsin, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Woodbury, Monona, and Harrison. 

The Transition Specialist facilitates the process for individuals transitioning from a facility to a home or community-based setting of their choice with provision of supports and services that meet those individual's needs and preferences. Transition services include individual assessments, resource counseling, care coordination and processing of typical and non-typical Medicaid authorized services needed to support the participant's needs. Extensive travel throughout Iowa will be required.  State vehicle provided. For more information, list of qualifications or to apply visit http://jobs.uiowa.edu.  Requisition #21003634.  The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.