Continuing Care Navigator - Discharge & Transition Specialist

Newport Healthcare; Santa Ana (CA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Newport Healthcare is seeking a Continuing Care Planner to bridge case management and discharge planning within the facility. The role emphasizes coordinating transitions in levels of care, meeting with families, and developing comprehensive continuing care plans.

The position requires at least one year of clinical experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a preference for a bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, or sociology.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a clinical setting.
• Knowledge and experience in development of mental health discharge plans and coordination with community service providers preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, or sociology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work cohesively with the Clinical Outreach Team in coordinating transitions in levels of care or release planning.
• Meet with families during the treatment process to explain continuing care procedures and processes.
• Coordinate with clinical team, utilization review specialist, families, outside consultants, and continuing care facilities regarding patients' discharge dates, level of care recommendations and transition plans.
• Initiate involvement with patient, families, and staff to formulate a discharge plan and continuing care treatment.
• Assist patients and families with identification of a support network, instructions for future care, follow-up and concerns, and requests regarding care upon discharge.
• Assist patients and families with completion of all clinical documentation needed for transition to their next programs or social service organizations.
• Meet with patients and families to discuss placement options, organize records for transition, and provide advice regarding community assistance organizations, transportation options, etc.
• Coordinate and participate in educational and training activities related to continuing care planning for patients, including travel to visit programs and facilities both locally and nationally.

Skills

Clinical experience

Discharge planning

Family coordination

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, or sociology preferred

Job description

Newport Healthcare is seeking a Continuing Care Planner to bridge case management and discharge planning within the facility. The role emphasizes coordinating transitions in levels of care, meeting with families, and developing comprehensive continuing care plans.

The position requires at least one year of clinical experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a preference for a bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, or sociology.