Inpatient Care Navigator Social Worker, Day Shift, Care Navigation
Adventist HealthCare•Rockville, MD
•$71,932 - $107,890•Onsite
About The Position
Shady Grove Medical Center seeks to hire an experienced Inpatient Care Navigator for our Inpatient Behavioral Health Care Navigation Department who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field required.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in behavioral health care management, case management, or a related field, with a strong understanding of inpatient behavioral health settings.
- Current licensure in a relevant field (e.g., LMSW, LPC) required
Nice To Haves
- Certification in care management or behavioral health (e.g., CCM, PMH-C) is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ behavioral health needs upon admission, including mental health status, psychosocial factors, and discharge planning requirements.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care throughout the inpatient stay.
- Work closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nursing staff, and other members of the care team to facilitate effective communication and collaboration regarding patient care.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, care plans, and progress notes in compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
- Initiate and coordinate discharge planning early in the hospitalization process, connecting patients to appropriate community resources and outpatient services post-discharge.
- Serve as a patient advocate, addressing concerns and ensuring that patients and families are informed and involved in treatment decisions.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to program development aimed at enhancing the delivery of inpatient behavioral health services.
- Respond effectively to crisis situations, providing support and stabilization for patients in distress.
- Provide education and resources to patients and families regarding behavioral health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies.
Benefits
- Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
- Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
- Free Employee parking
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
- Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
- Paid Time Off
- Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
- Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
- Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
