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Behavorial Health Discharge Planner/4 months ago

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, Columbia

hopkinsmedicine.org

Monthly Salary: $90,000 - $150,576

Application ends: Sep 10, 2024

Overview:

This position helps behavioral health patients connect with resources that allow them to better manage their mental illness, improve their overall health and avoid preventable hospital encounters. The CHA is an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team that includes the ED staff and psychiatric Social Workers. The CHA embedded in the ED is responsible for assisting with post discharge care and connecting patients to community resources and supports for individuals with complex needs. This position also provides post-discharge follow up with patients seen in the ED for mental health crisis in order to promote and support participation in referrals for outpatient treatment and other community-based service referrals made while in the ED.

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