Hospital Liaison - Special Programs Case Manager I
Core
Coordinates with hospital emergency departments to manage youth awaiting discharge placement, ensuring safe transitions and cost-effective care.
Role type
Licensed clinical case manager (behavioral health)
Builds
Comprehensive care plans and discharge pathways for youth in crisis
Domain
Healthcare / Behavioral Health / Child Welfare
Required skills
Clinical assessment, care plan development, stakeholder coordination, crisis management, documentation, resource navigation
Preferred skills
Experience with psychiatric/substance abuse disorders, youth crisis intervention, community-based placements, meeting facilitation
Technologies
Electronic health records, case management systems
Responsibilities
Serve as primary contact for EDs regarding boarding youth, schedule and facilitate staffing meetings, manage healthcare costs via integrated case management, conduct assessments to identify needs, coordinate with ED staff on safety and discharge barriers, provide routine status updates to leadership
Seniority
Individual Contributor, Licensed Professional