LEAD PATIENT CARE TECH

Psychinstitute; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan Forgiveness Program

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Competitive Compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans

401(k) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading behavioral healthcare facility in Washington is seeking a Lead Patient Care Coordinator to support high-risk opioid users through personalized care. This role involves engaging with patients, facilitating group sessions, and ensuring continuity of care post-discharge. The ideal candidate should have peer recovery certification and three years of relevant experience. Benefits include loan forgiveness programs, competitive compensation, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Current state or national Peer Recovery Specialist certification required.
• BLS certification necessary.
• Minimum three years' experience as a Peer Recovery Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Build rapport and assess patient needs.
• Communicate key patient information with the treatment team.
• Facilitate group sessions and complete EMR documentation.
• Coordinate continuity of care post-discharge.
• Provide administrative and team support.

Skills

Peer Recovery Specialist certification

BLS certification

Experience in healthcare settings

Familiar with Harm Reduction principles

Job description

Responsibilities

The Psychiatric Institute of Washington provides comprehensive behavioral healthcare for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults suffering from mental health and addictive illnesses. PIW is a 130‑bed, short‑term, acute care hospital offering inpatient, partial and intensive outpatient hospitalization, as well as specialized treatment programs for chemical dependency. PIW has an excellent reputation as an innovative hospital with caring, dedicated staff, experienced in the delivery of behavioral healthcare. Situated in the safe, historical Tenleytown neighborhood, PIW is one mile from the Tenleytown Metro stop and within walking distance to local cafes and restaurants.

Website: www.pschinstitute.com

The Role

The Lead Patient Care Coordinator (LPCC) plays a crucial role in supporting individuals admitted for high‑risk opioid use by delivering personalized, compassionate care from admission through aftercare planning. Serving as both a guide and advocate, the LPCC facilitates individual and group sessions to help patients identify their needs, overcome challenges, and build effective recovery plans. Leveraging strong knowledge of community‑based resources, they coordinate seamless access to ongoing treatment and support services. As a key member of a multidisciplinary team—including nurses, counselors, therapists, and external partners—the LPCC provides leadership to the peer recovery staff and ensures patients are connected to the continuing‑care resources essential to long‑term recovery.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Engages individually with patients to build rapport, assess needs and readiness for change, provide education on treatment options, and offer ongoing brief interventions until support needs are met.
• Communicates key patient information clearly and professionally with the treatment team, following established channels and documentation standards.
• Facilitates group sessions, providing structured support and completing all required EMR documentation in alignment with hospital policy.
• Supports post‑discharge continuity of care, coordinating referrals, conducting warm handoffs, and following up with high‑risk clients to keep them connected to treatment and recovery resources.
• Provides administrative and team support, including caseload delegation, new‑staff orientation, and departmental coverage as assigned.

Benefit Highlights

• Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi student loan refinancing program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Current state or national Peer Recovery Specialist certification
• BLS certification
• Three or more years experience as a Peer Recovery Specialist
• Experience working in a healthcare setting
• Familiar with the principals of Harm Reduction

EEO Statement

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