Stepdown/Referral Navigator

Responsibilities: Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System is looking for a dynamic Stepdown/Referral Navigator.
If you have a desire to work in an engaging environment with a team of professionals dedicated to the healing and health of the patients we serve, we want to hear from you! Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System is a 140-bed hospital offering inpatient services for adolescents, adults, military, veterans and first responders.
Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System has a spacious cafeteria, gymnasium, art/activity room, group rooms, classrooms and other areas to create a pleasant atmosphere for patients and their families.
Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System’s quality services are provided by psychiatrists, licensed therapists, certified alcohol and drug counselors, activity therapists and teachers.
Also, care is given by registered nurses 24 hours a day.
Since 1986, Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System has been a proven psychiatric care provider in mental health and substance abuse At Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System, we employ dedicated professionals who desire a challenging and exciting career.
At the end of the day, they want to know they really made a positive difference in someone's life.
That opportunity is available for you.
Come join a team of professionals that administer quality patient care in a family-oriented environment.
This opportunity provides the following: Benefits include: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Program (Could earn 20 CEUs) Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! Tuition Reinbursement Sign-On Bonus Retention Bonus EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.
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Qualifications: Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System is searching for a caring and compassionate Stepdown/Referral Navigator.
If you like a challenge and the satisfaction of working with other professionals to get patients the help they need, Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System is the right place for you.
Our patients bring with them many different clinical challenges and high acuity illnesses that require specific and individualized care.
We balance our busy work environment with a strong commitment to teamwork that makes Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System a dynamic place to work.
While taking care of our patients, we also strive to take care of each other.
Our strong, seasoned leadership team provides mentoring and coaching opportunities available to professionals interested in developing a career in the mental health industry.
Job Summary: The Stepdown / Referral Navigator is responsible for the overall integrity of the stepdown process.
As Stepdown Navigator this individual will be the point person for developing strategies to identify those eligible to stepdown to outpatient programming.
This individual will attend daily morning meetings and work with social workers to determine who is eligible for LTBHS outpatient programming.
This individual will also meet with patients to discuss the benefits of outpatient programs, have patient sign all necessary paperwork to start outpatient programming, input data into the Midas system, report trends to Leadership, run reports and manage stepdown workflow.
The Stepdown Navigator will attend all outpatient meetings that pertain to outcome measures and outpatient census.
This person will also communicate with outside referral sources with thank you letters to include disposition, therapist and physician names, and a treatment team date and time 24 to 48 hours after admission.
Education/Experience: Master's degree in human services/clinical area Or RN