Inpatient Care Navigator, Variable Part-Time, Care Navigation

AHC SGMC Behavioral Health

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Shady Grove seeks to hire an Inpatient Care Navigator Social Worker for our Care Navigation Team who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing.

As an Inpatient Care Navigator Social Worker, you will:
• Patient Assessment: Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify patients’ needs, strengths, and barriers to care. Develop individualized care plans that promote recovery and address psychosocial factors.
• Care Coordination: Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated and effective treatment. Facilitate communication among team members to support continuity of care.
• Resource Connection: Identify and connect patients with appropriate community resources, including support groups, social services, and educational programs, to enhance their recovery journey.
• Patient and Family Support: Provide education and emotional support to patients and their families regarding treatment options, coping strategies, and available resources. Address any concerns or questions they may have.
• Monitoring and Follow-Up: Regularly monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed. Schedule follow-up appointments and ensure patients are adhering to treatment recommendations.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of patient interactions, care plans, and referrals in compliance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
• Quality Improvement: Participate in quality assurance initiatives, gather data on patient outcomes, and contribute to the development of best practices for outpatient behavioral health care.
• Crisis Intervention: Respond effectively to crisis situations, providing support and stabilization for patients in distress.

Qualifications include:
• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in behavioral health care management, case management, or a related field, with a strong understanding of inpatient behavioral health settings.
• Current licensure in a relevant field (e.g., LMSW, LPC) required
• Certification in care management or behavioral health (e.g., CCM, PMH-C) is a plus.

Work Schedule:

• Employment Type: Variable Part-time

• Hours per Week: 19 hrs/week

• Typical Daily Schedule: Monday through Friday 

• Shift Type: Days

• Holiday Requirements: Follow company holiday calendar

• Shift Differential Eligible: Yes

Pay Range:

$71,932.12 - $107,889.60

If the salary range is not displayed or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as:

United States of America (Exempt)

At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you.

We do this by offering:

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts

• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise

• 403(b) retirement plan

• Free Employee parking

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

Join the Adventist HealthCare team today, apply now to be considered!

COVID-19 Vaccination

Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.

Tobacco and Drug Statement

Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use.

While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act.  As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result.

Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing. ("Nicotine products" include, but are not limited to: cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, vaping products, hookah, and nicotine replacement products (e.g., nicotine gum, nicotine patches, nicotine lozenges, etc.).

Equal Employment Opportunity
Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. AHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.  Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants’ religious beliefs. 

Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.