Location: Milledgeville,GA, USA
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 Discharge Liaison
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. The full continuum of River Edge Behavioral Health services provides state-of-the-art treatment and support services for more than 13,000 children, youth, families and adults annually, who experience mental illness, addiction, co-occurring disorders or developmental disabilities.
In this role you will........Facilitate and coordinate the reintegration of clients from an inpatient environment back to the community.
Job Summary
River Edge is looking for experienced Hospital Discharge Liaison or recent Master's degree graduates in the field of Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or behavioral health related fields.
Location/Schedule:
Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:30AM-5PM
FLSA Classification: Hourly
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 & Responsibilities:
* 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.
* Masters 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 suitable 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 cannot 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 recommend full vaccination of all employees. Getting the vaccine, frequently washing your hands, sanitizing common areas, and wearing your mask are the most effective ways to fight.
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 makeup, 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.
At-Will Workplace
Employment with River Edge Behavioral Health is at will. At-will means your employment relationship with River Edge Behavioral Health or Affordable Business Solution is for an indefinite period and is subject to termination by you or River Edge Behavioral Health, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time.
EEOC Statement
River Edge Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: River Edge Behavioral Heath recruits qualified candidates for positions in its service area. It is the policy of River Edge Behavioral Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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.
Other details
* Job Family Liason
* Job Function Non-Managerial
* Pay Type Hourly
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* 60 Blandy Wy, Milledgeville, GA 31061, USA