Care Navigator: Discharge & Care Coordination Lead

Merakey; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan with pretax and Roth

DailyPay

Care.com backup childcare

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Pryor Online Learning access

Employee discounts

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Care Navigator to join our Cumberland/Perry Counties team. The role involves coordinating discharge plans, engaging individuals, arranging transportation, and coordinating referrals to services within a comprehensive care network.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's Degree in a Social Service field with 1–2 years of case management or 2 years in mental health, plus a valid driver’s license and willingness to transport clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Service field.
• 1-2 years experience working in a case management role, or 2 years' experience working in the Mental Health Field.
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle with insurance, and willing to transport consumers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with inpatient hospitals to facilitate discharge plans to Services for individuals.
• Engage the individual and ensure understanding of services. Assist with development of their discharge plan and provide transportation to appointments as needed.
• Coordinate referrals to services and assist with referral process, intake needs and any process that needs completed for services.
• Provide updates during Care Coordination Meetings and Collaborate with services for individuals being discharged.
• Ensure that individuals have transportation to appointments after discharge and bridge them with resources for transportation.
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities and collaborate with Merakey programs to coordinate services for individuals.
• Lead Individual Treatment Team Meetings for individuals being discharged from the hospital to ensure all needs are met at discharge.
• Assist with completing intake paperwork, assessments and documentation in programs for consumers.
• Coordinate Physical Healthcare follow-up as needed and refer to appropriate services.
• Provide marketing materials about Merakey programs to hospitals and assist with any questions about services.
• Develop working relationships with Healthcare providers in the area to establish resources
• Complete Harm Reduction events with consumers as needed
• Track Harm Reduction events and due dates along with ordering needed supplies for Harm Reduction
• Attend all trainings and meetings as assigned
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Case management

Mental health experience

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Service field

Job description

Merakey is seeking a Care Navigator to join our Cumberland/Perry Counties team. The role involves coordinating discharge plans, engaging individuals, arranging transportation, and coordinating referrals to services within a comprehensive care network.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's Degree in a Social Service field with 1–2 years of case management or 2 years in mental health, plus a valid driver’s license and willingness to transport clients.