Withdrawal Discharge & Care Coordination Specialist

CareWell Health Medical Center; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CareWell Health Medical Center in East Orange, NJ seeks a Discharge Planning Coordinator for the Withdrawal Management Unit (WMU) to coordinate and manage discharge plans for patients with SUD and co-occurring conditions. You will ensure safe, timely transitions based on ASAM criteria and patient needs.

Responsibilities include collaborating with physicians, nurses, counselors, and case management to arrange follow-up care, housing resources, and MAT options, documenting all steps in the EMR,

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in social work, Counseling, or related field.
• CADC/LCADC or equivalent addiction certification preferred.
• Knowledge of ASAM Criteria and substance use treatment continuum.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement individualized discharge plans for WMU patients.
• Identify appropriate next level of care based on clinical needs and ASAM recommendations.
• Schedule follow‑up appointments with date, time, and provider documented.
• Facilitate referrals to community resources including substance use treatment programs, mental health services, primary care, housing and social support services.
• Ensure smooth transitions by coordinating with receiving facilities and providers.
• Transmit required clinical documentation to next level of care.
• Provide patient education on discharge plan, MAT options, and relapse prevention.

Skills

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

ASAM criteria knowledge

EMR documentation

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in social work, Counseling, or related field

CADC/LCADC or equivalent addiction certification

Knowledge of ASAM Criteria and substance use treatment continuum

Strong communication and coordination skills

Tools

EMR system

Job description

CareWell Health Medical Center in East Orange, NJ seeks a Discharge Planning Coordinator for the Withdrawal Management Unit (WMU) to coordinate and manage discharge plans for patients with SUD and co-occurring conditions. You will ensure safe, timely transitions based on ASAM criteria and patient needs.

Responsibilities include collaborating with physicians, nurses, counselors, and case management to arrange follow-up care, housing resources, and MAT options, documenting all steps in the EMR,