Recovery Care Navigator: Guide Patients Through Treatment

Ascension Recovery Services; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Recovery Services in Mishawaka, IN seeks a Care Coordinator to guide patients from admission through discharge, coordinating with Admissions, Clinical, Medical, and Recovery Support teams. This full-time role emphasizes trauma-informed, patient-centered care and smooth transitions to aftercare.

Responsibilities include coordinating intake and discharge, ensuring accurate documentation in the EMR, and supporting continuity of care with utilization review and community resources.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, healthcare coordination, case management, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Comfort working in EMRs and clinical documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate intake assessments, documentation, and internal handoffs.
• Coordinate discharge planning and arrange aftercare services and referrals.
• Serve as a coordination point for assigned patients throughout their stay.
• Maintain timely documentation in the EMR and ensure HIPAA compliance.
• Collaborate with Admissions, Clinical, Medical, Recovery Support, and Utilization Review teams.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

EMR experience

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Associate/Bachelor’s in social work or related field

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Ascension Recovery Services in Mishawaka, IN seeks a Care Coordinator to guide patients from admission through discharge, coordinating with Admissions, Clinical, Medical, and Recovery Support teams. This full-time role emphasizes trauma-informed, patient-centered care and smooth transitions to aftercare.

Responsibilities include coordinating intake and discharge, ensuring accurate documentation in the EMR, and supporting continuity of care with utilization review and community resources.