Discharge Care Navigator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

DailyPay

Well-being Platform

Backup Care

EAP

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Online Learning

Job summary

Merakey is hiring a Care Navigator to support Cumberland and Perry Counties. The role focuses on discharge planning, transport coordination, and referrals for individuals navigating behavioral health services.

A Bachelor’s in a Social Service field and 1–2 years in case management (or 2 years in mental health) are required, plus a valid driver's license. The position emphasizes collaboration with inpatient settings, coordination after discharge, and active participation in quality improvement,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social service field required.
• 1–2 years experience in a case management role, or 2 years in the mental health field.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle with insurance and willingness 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 discharge plan and transportation to appointments.
• Coordinate referrals to services and assist with intake needs and any process that needs completed for services.
• Provide updates during Care Coordination Meetings and collaborate with Merakey programs.
• Ensure transportation to appointments after discharge and bridge them with resources for transportation.
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities and 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

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Service field

Job description

Merakey is hiring a Care Navigator to support Cumberland and Perry Counties. The role focuses on discharge planning, transport coordination, and referrals for individuals navigating behavioral health services.

A Bachelor’s in a Social Service field and 1–2 years in case management (or 2 years in mental health) are required, plus a valid driver's license. The position emphasizes collaboration with inpatient settings, coordination after discharge, and active participation in quality improvement,