Substance Use Discharge Planner: Complex Care Coordination

BMC Software; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center seeks a Discharge Planning Resource Specialist (Substance Use) to support social workers, case managers, and inpatient teams in complex discharge planning. The role focuses on optimizing discharge processes for patients with substance use needs, coordinating with methadone clinics and post-detox facilities.

Responsibilities include managing a 20–35 patient caseload, securing appropriate post-detox placements, and assisting families with Medicaid applications while ensuring

Qualifications

• BSW or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field. MSW encouraged.
• Experience in human services or social work helps.
• Trauma-informed care training or experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate discharge planning for patients with substance use needs.
• Maintain logs for 20–35 patients in the program.
• Identify suitable post-detox treatment beds and placement options.
• Collaborate with methadone clinics and post-discharge facilities.
• Assist with Medicaid applications with patient families.
• Lead conversations with families about discharge options.

Skills

Diversity experience

Trauma-informed care

Medicaid applications

Project management

Strong communication

Cultural competence

Bicultural/bilingual

Conflict management

Education

BSW or Bachelor's in Human Services

Job description

Boston Medical Center seeks a Discharge Planning Resource Specialist (Substance Use) to support social workers, case managers, and inpatient teams in complex discharge planning. The role focuses on optimizing discharge processes for patients with substance use needs, coordinating with methadone clinics and post-detox facilities.

Responsibilities include managing a 20–35 patient caseload, securing appropriate post-detox placements, and assisting families with Medicaid applications while ensuring