Behavioral Health Discharge Navigator

Oceans Healthcare; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Haven Behavioral Healthcare, an Oceans Healthcare Company, is seeking a Discharge Planner to coordinate patient discharge planning with the treatment team, patients, and families. The role involves documenting and communicating care plans, and ensuring timely coordination with physicians, therapists and nursing staff.

The position requires an Associate degree in healthcare or a related field, with 1+ year psychiatric/chemical dependency experience; BLS certification is expected.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in healthcare or a bachelor's in social services preferred.
• At least 1 year psychiatry/chemical dependency experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate discharge planning with physicians, therapists and nursing staff.
• Review psychosocial data and prepare discharge assessments for treatment team.
• Schedule appointments and track follow-ups; maintain patient care communications.

Skills

Discharge planning

Psychiatric care

Communication

Documentation

Team coordination

Education

Healthcare-focused Associate degree

Bachelor's in social services (preferred)

Job description

Haven Behavioral Healthcare, an Oceans Healthcare Company, is seeking a Discharge Planner to coordinate patient discharge planning with the treatment team, patients, and families. The role involves documenting and communicating care plans, and ensuring timely coordination with physicians, therapists and nursing staff.

The position requires an Associate degree in healthcare or a related field, with 1+ year psychiatric/chemical dependency experience; BLS certification is expected.