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Prime Healthcare Discharge Care Manager (FT) - Washington, NJ in Boonton Township, New Jersey
Overview
At Saint Clare's Health, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Saint Clare's Health is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!
Saint Clare's Health includes CMS 5-Star Rated hospitals and is an award-winning provider of safe, high quality, compassionate care, serving the communities of Morris, Warren and Sussex counties. Its network of hospitals and healthcare facilities include Denville Hospital, Dover Hospital, Behavioral Health Centers in Boonton, Denville, and Parsippany, and an Imaging Center in Parsippany, among other satellite locations. The hospitals have received multiple quality awards including Leapfrog “A” ratings for patient safety; Healthgrades recognition for orthopedic surgery, treatment of stroke, heart care, various surgical procedures, and more. For information, visitwww.saintclares.com.
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
Responsibilities
The Discharge Care Manager participates as a member of The Wellness and Recovery Center team. This program provides behavioral health urgent care to adults in need of rapid support and intervention for an identified mental health concern. The goal of the program is to assist individuals in stabilizing acute symptoms through clinical support and medication management for a period of up to 30 days. The Discharge Care Manager will function as a member of this team and will assist with discharge planning, as well as addressing identified case management needs which support the individual’s recovery. More specifically, the Discharge Care Manager will assist with expediting referrals to the next level of care for individual, link the person with community resources such as shelter, transport, or food pantries, and will provide ongoing supportive contact with individuals who have stabilized but are awaiting linkage. The Discharge Care Manager will use an agency vehicle to provide community outreach as needed/identified by the treatment team. Care is provided under the direction of supervising staff and the clinical team.
Located at 140 Boulevard, Washington NJ
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1. Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health science from an accredited institution.2. 2 years’ experience in a mental health setting strongly encouraged.3. Valid Driver’s License – as per policy requirement.4. Defensive Driving Course – as per policy requirement – (may be taken after hire)
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FacilitySt. Clare's - Boonton
LocationUS-NJ-Boonton Township
ID2024-184715
CategoryClinical Professional
Position TypeFull Time
ShiftDays
Job TypeNon-Exempt