Crisis Assessment & Care Coordination Specialist

Dayton Children's Hospital; Center (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Children's Hospital in the Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness seeks a Crisis Assessment Specialist to champion care coordination and discharge planning for high-utilization mental health populations.

You will assist patients and families, coordinate referrals, and collaborate across hospital departments to optimize transitions and follow-up care, including the Eating Disorder Pathway.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or counseling required.
• Licensed social worker or counselor certifications preferred/required as listed.
• Experience in mental health crisis assessment and care coordination.

Responsibilities

• Champion for high-utilization mental health populations and manage referrals.
• Assist patients and families in resolving complex personal/environmental issues.
• Facilitate transition/admission planning for mental health needs.
• Collaborate with hospital divisions to drive discharge planning and follow-up care.
• Coordinate consult services on medical floors with psychiatry.
• Manage patients on the inpatient Eating Disorder Pathway.

Skills

Care coordination

Referral management

Interdepartmental collaboration

Discharge planning

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling

LSW Ohio - Ohio Licensed Social Worker

LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor

Job description

Dayton Children's Hospital in the Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness seeks a Crisis Assessment Specialist to champion care coordination and discharge planning for high-utilization mental health populations.

You will assist patients and families, coordinate referrals, and collaborate across hospital departments to optimize transitions and follow-up care, including the Eating Disorder Pathway.