Behavioral Health Step-Down Navigator (Social Work)

Horizon Health Corporation; Willoughby (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Windsor Laurelwood Center for Behavioral Medicine in Willoughby, Ohio, seeks a Step Down Navigator (Social Work) for a full-time, no-weekends role. You will meet patients to discuss outpatient services as part of the continuum of care and coordinate eligibility with senior leaders and departments.

Data entry for Midas trend reports is required. You will rely on the Step-Down Playbook, inpatient workflow knowledge, and discharge planning experience to support care transitions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, counseling, or a related mental health field from an accredited college or university.
• Candidate must possess a LSW, LISW, LPC or LPCC issued by the State of Ohio.
• Two years previous experience in a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility with direct experience with group therapy, crisis intervention, and treatment planning required.

Responsibilities

• Meet eligible patients to discuss benefits of outpatient services.
• Communicate eligibility to key members of senior leadership and associated departments.
• Routinely collect and enter data specific to outpatient eligibility into Midas for trending report purposes.
• Facilitate groups, assist with continued stay reviews and float to the inpatient units as needed.

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, counseling, or a related mental health field from an accredited college or university

Job description

Windsor Laurelwood Center for Behavioral Medicine in Willoughby, Ohio, seeks a Step Down Navigator (Social Work) for a full-time, no-weekends role. You will meet patients to discuss outpatient services as part of the continuum of care and coordinate eligibility with senior leaders and departments.

Data entry for Midas trend reports is required. You will rely on the Step-Down Playbook, inpatient workflow knowledge, and discharge planning experience to support care transitions.