Substance Use Discharge Planning Strategist

Boston Medical Center, Corp.; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Discharge Planning Resource Specialist (Substance Use) to support social workers and inpatient teams in complex discharge planning, focusing on patients with substance use needs.

You will act as a program manager for the discharge planning program, coordinate Medicaid applications with Care Management, arrange post-detox placements, and facilitate methadone dosing with partner clinics.

Qualifications

• BSW or Bachelor’s in Human Services or related field.
• New MSW graduates encouraged to apply.
• Experience in human services or counseling with substance use disorders.
• Trauma-informed care training is essential.
• Experience with Medicaid applications helpful.
• Strong data tracking and project management skills.
• Cultural competence and bicultural/bilingual abilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist social workers and inpatient teams in complex discharge planning.
• Manage a caseload of 20–35 patients with attention to timelines.
• Coordinate post-detox treatment bed searches and placements.
• Facilitate methadone dosing and liaise with clinics.
• Collaborate with families and Care Management to complete Medicaid applications.
• Participate in quality improvement and education activities.
• Support department standards and patient rights.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Medicaid applications

Project management

Data tracking

Cultural competence

Bicultural/bilingual

Crisis intervention

Education

BSW or Bachelor's in Human Services

New MSW graduates encouraged

Tools

EPIC

THRIVE database

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Discharge Planning Resource Specialist (Substance Use) to support social workers and inpatient teams in complex discharge planning, focusing on patients with substance use needs.

You will act as a program manager for the discharge planning program, coordinate Medicaid applications with Care Management, arrange post-detox placements, and facilitate methadone dosing with partner clinics.