Discharge Care Navigator

What to expect.

What you'll get from us.

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:
* A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
* Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
* 403b retirement match
* Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
* Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Generous mileage reimbursement program

Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.

What we need from you.
* ** Bachelor's degree
** in a related mental health care field, such as Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, or a Rehabilitation Services specialty.+ For
** internal
* * candidates,
** high school
** education plus an additional
** 5 years of relevant experience (2 years of work must be within Sheppard Pratt)
** may be considered a substitute for a bachelor's degree.
* Knowledge of psychiatric terminology, discharge and aftercare planning methods, and community referral resources - acquired through
** six to twelve months of relevant field or work experience
** in a psychiatric setting.#LI-SM1
* In collaboration with the patients' interdisciplinary treatment team, performs a full range of aftercare and discharge planning services geared to mentally ill patient population.
* Maintains comprehensive knowledge base of agencies, organizations, and resources within the referral community for discharge planning and placement.
* Communicates with patients based on an understanding of the developmental needs of the population.
* Develops and assists in the implementation of discharge and aftercare plans; works with patients and families to facilitate the community transition and assure appropriate match to patients' needs.