Care Transitions Navigator/Therapist

Job Description:

Full Time; 3rd Shift

Job Title: Care Transitions Navigator - Behavioral Health

Job Description:

The Care Transitions Navigator position includes hands on interaction with patients who have complex needs including but not limited to: psychosocial, psychiatric, and/or substance use issues. Their role extends beyond medical treatment to consider the social, emotional, and environmental factors that may impact a patient's well-being.

• 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.

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 good standing with Kentucky Boards of Social Work and Professional Counseling

Benefits:

• Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity leave.
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• PTO Sell Back Program
• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support