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Job Title: Clinical Transition Specialist – Day Treatment Program
Organization: Trillium Family Services
Location: Portland, Oregon
Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours/week), Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Salary: Starting at $68,320/year (DOE)
About Trillium Family Services
Trillium Family Services is a leader in children’s mental and behavioral health care in Oregon, dedicated to building brighter futures for children and families through compassionate, trauma-informed care.
Position Summary
The Clinical Transition Specialist is a vital member of the interdisciplinary Day Treatment team, supporting client transitions from intake through discharge. This role is responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments, coordinating care and aftercare services, and supporting therapists with caseload management to ensure continuity of care.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct intake interviews and complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments
- Develop and coordinate individualized treatment and discharge plans
- Collaborate with therapists and interdisciplinary team members
- Coordinate aftercare referrals (mental health, school, psychiatry, PCP, etc.)
- Manage utilization reviews and case coordination tasks
- Participate in daily treatment team meetings
- Provide crisis intervention, including risk assessments and safety planning
- Serve as liaison between program and community providers
- Maintain a small caseload to support program needs
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field required
- 2 years of experience in children’s mental health preferred
- Hospital or acute care experience preferred
- Strong assessment, care coordination, and crisis intervention skills
- Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and acceptable driving record
- Proficiency with computer systems and documentation
What We’re Looking For
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to manage complex cases independently
- Organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable
- Commitment to trauma-informed care and a culture of non-violence
Join Trillium Family Services and help make a lasting impact in the lives of children and families across our community.
If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families—and grow your career along the way—we’d love to hear from you.
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Pay Equity: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined by the Oregon Equal Pay Law, which will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.
For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion, and environment, contact the HR department. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising client care.
Consideration of candidates is ongoing, and position may close after 3 business days of posted opportunity.
Please contact the Human Resources Department if you need accommodation to review the information and/or complete the application process.
Trillium Family Services is a drug-free workplace. All final applicants will be subject to a criminal record identification check pursuant to ORS 181.536.727.537 and agency policy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider and support culturally linguistically diverse governance, leadership, and workforce.