BMU Care Manager/Discharge Planner in Ashtabula, Ohio at Ashtabula County Medical Center

Summary

Under the direction of the Behavioral Medicine Unit Manager, the BMU Care Manager/Discharge Planner develops a discharge plan for patients admitted to the Behavioral Medicine Unit. This role assists patients to meet their biopsychosocial needs by providing assessment, mental health counseling and evaluation, mutual goal setting, interdisciplinary treatment planning, agency referral and crisis intervention.

Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• BA in Social Work or related field and LSW
• Master's degree in Social Work for an accredited school or university, preferred
• Must be able to work independently as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Crisis Intervention skills
• Therapeutic communication skills
• Ability to interpret medical data as documented
• Strong organizational skills to manage complex activities with tight deadlines
• Effective conflict resolution and negotiation skills

Required Length and Type of Experience

One year of previous mental health experience, preferred.

Required Licensure or Certification

LSW or LISW by state.

Required Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires direct patient contact. Required to walk, stand, bend, and sit. Routine and/or daily tasks or procedures occasionally expose them to blood and other potentially infectious materials. Must be able to remain calm and function clearly in a stressful potentially violent environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Extensive benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (Benefits on Day 1!)
• Accident & Critical Illness insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance
• Paid Maternity Leave
• 403(b) and Roth Retirement Plan with company matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Wellness Plan that pays you for being healthy!
• Monthly Gym Membership discount
• Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, which allows you to receive forgiveness of the remaining balance of your direct loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working for a full-time employer.