Discharge Care Navigator (Full Time, Towson Campus)

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's 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 bachelor’s degree.
• 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.

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