Inpatient Care Navigator Social Worker, Day Shift, Care Navigation
Core
Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments, coordinate individualized treatment plans, and manage discharge planning for inpatients in a hospital setting.
Role type
Inpatient behavioral health care navigator (social worker)
Builds
Individualized treatment plans and discharge pathways for inpatients
Domain
Healthcare (Inpatient Behavioral Health)
Required skills
Patient assessment, care coordination, multidisciplinary collaboration, documentation, discharge planning, patient advocacy, crisis intervention, health education
Preferred skills
Care management certification, behavioral health certification
Technologies
Electronic health records (EHR), care management software
Responsibilities
Conduct patient behavioral health assessments upon admission, develop and monitor treatment plans, coordinate with psychiatrists and nursing staff, initiate discharge planning, serve as patient advocate, participate in quality improvement initiatives, respond to crisis situations, provide patient and family education
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC