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Care Transitions Navigator – Behavioral Health

Care Transitions Navigator – Behavioral Health

CompanyBaptist Health
LocationKentucky, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesMaster’s
Experience LevelJunior, Mid Level

Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) with a current KY License as a Certified Social Worker (CSW) or current KY License as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required.
  • For the CSW, supervision hours must be completed within 3 years of hire, and licensure must be obtained within 8 months of completing the supervision hours.
  • Master’s degree in counseling with associated licensure (LPCA, LPCC) may be considered in place of the social work degree/licensure. Professionals must be in good standing with Kentucky Boards of Social Work and Professional Counseling.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive psychosocial consultations and support for patient and/or family.
  • Provides discharge planning services in conjunction with multidisciplinary treatment team.
  • Maintains up to date knowledge and database of community-based services and resources in appropriate community networks.
  • Facilitating assistance with resources and referrals based upon patient needs.
  • Addressing psychosocial concerns and social deterrents of health to ensure effective transition from hospital to post hospital care through planning, relaying information and facilitating referrals to community agencies.
  • Acts as an advisor and resource to fellow staff members.
  • Maintains professionalism, participates in meetings, staffing and committees as requested.
  • Maintains accountability and responsibility for tasks.
  • Assists with completion of utilization review for direct admissions to Baptist facilities as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.