Discharge Care Navigator (Full Time, Baltimore Washington Campus)
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Job Location:
Elkridge, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
General Summary:
- In collaboration with the patients interdisciplinary treatment team performs a full range of aftercare and discharge planning services geared to mentally ill patient population.
- Maintains comprehensive knowledge base of agencies organizations and resources within the referral community for discharge planning and placement.
- Communicates with patients based on an understanding of the developmental needs of the population.
- Develops and assists in the implementation of discharge and aftercare plans; works with patients and families to facilitate the community transition and assure appropriate match to patients needs.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:
- Work requires knowledge of psychiatric disorders diagnoses and therapies and basic computer usage skills - acquired through completion of a bachelors degree in a related mental health care field such as Social Work Nursing Psychology or a Rehabilitation Services specialty.
- For internal candidates high school education plus an additional 5 years of relevant experience (2 years of work must be within SPHS) may be considered a substitute for a bachelors degree.
- Position requires knowledge of psychiatric terminology discharge and aftercare planning methods and community referral resources - acquired through six to twelve months of relevant field or work experience in a psychiatric setting.
Benefits:
At Sheppard Pratt you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:
- A commitment to professional development including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
- Comprehensive medical dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
- 403b retirement match
- Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
- Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous mileage reimbursement program
Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors including but not limited to years and level of related experience.
Key Skills
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- Administration And Accounting
- Android
- Bid Management
- Inventory Management
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About Company
Sheppard Pratt offers inpatient, outpatient, home-based, school, and residential programs. Our programs and mental health services make healing a reality.
