Inpatient Care Navigator, Variable Part-Time, Care Navigation
Core
Conduct patient assessments, develop individualized care plans, and coordinate integrated treatment for inpatients in behavioral health settings.
Role type
Inpatient Care Navigator Social Worker
Builds
Individualized care plans and coordinated treatment pathways for inpatients
Domain
Behavioral health / Mental health
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Patient assessment, care coordination, resource connection, crisis intervention, documentation, quality improvement
Preferred skills
Care management certification, behavioral health certification
Technologies
Electronic health records (implied by documentation requirements)
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to identify needs and barriers; Collaborate with psychiatrists and therapists to ensure integrated treatment; Connect patients with community resources and support groups; Provide education and emotional support to patients and families; Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans; Respond to crisis situations to provide stabilization
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC