D105 - Adult MH Outpat - Hospital Discharge Liason

About River Edge Behavioral Health
 

Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups. 

Hospital Liaison Transition Coordinator– Baldwin Site

Position Summary:

River Edge is looking for an experienced Hospital Liaison Transition Coordinator with a master’s degree or recent graduates in the field of Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or Behavioral Health related fields.

In this role, you will…... Facilitate and coordinate the reintegration of clients from an impatient environment back to the community. Participate in weekly disciplinary treatment team meetings, coordinate community re-entry with referral program, develop community-based treatment plan, participate in court proceedings when necessary.

Location/Schedule:

                                    60 Highway 22 West, Milledgeville, GA

                                    Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Benefits Offered:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 401k with an employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short and Long-term disability coverage
• Life Insurance
• Employee Discount Program

Duties:

• Duties include building and maintaining relationships with discharge authorities, facilitate discharge by coordinating all appropriate procedures working in partnership with interdisciplinary treatment team, other agencies, ensuring that all plans are in place for the time of discharge to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications:       

• Master’s degree in social work, Sociology, Criminal Justice, and/or Psychology.
• Candidates eligible for licensure as LCSW, LMFT, LPC/LMSW, LAMFT, LAPC are preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities to assess patients’ needs, identify potential barriers, and develop effective discharge plan. Exceptional organizational and time management skills to handle cases and deadlines simultaneously.

Additional Information:

The Application Process

All qualified applicants will be considered.

This position is subject to close once a satisfactory candidate pool has been identified.

The hiring managers will contact only those selected for an interview.

Applicants who are not selected will receive notification via email.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email.

Safe Working Environment

We at River Edge believe every employee has a right to a safe work environment.  Therefore, we require all employees to frequently wash their hands, sanitizing common areas, this will ensure a safe environment for employees and clients.

Diversity and Inclusion

River Edge Behavioral Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, genetic make-up, disability, age, or veteran status.

Drug-Free Workplace

River Edge Behavioral Health is a drug-free workplace with a longstanding commitment to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment.  In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998, all applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug screen.

If you are looking for an opportunity to make life better and a strong desire for personal growth we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity.  We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.