Discharge Coordinator, Behavioral Health
Discharge Coordinator, Behavioral Health
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Job Description
Facility Name: Cottonwood Spring Behavioral Health
Position: Discharge Coordinator
Shift:FT Days
Schedule:8:00am- 5:00pm Monday - Friday
Your experience matters
More about our team:
Cottonwood Springs is a behavioral health hospital located in Olathe KS part of the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. We provide inpatient and outpatient programming for those facing mental health and addiction challenges. Our programs offer caring compassionate treatment for adults (18) and include inpatient mental health and addiction treatment and detox Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP). Our Unit is a very fast-paced yet fun environment with endless opportunities to learn and grow!
What were looking for:We are looking for a dynamic Discharge Coordinator who is passionate about helping others and is a team player!
Job Description
Facilitates the patients continued recovery after discharge. Provides aftercare plan coordination for patients who are in need of ongoing medical/psychosocial care following collaboration with other members of the healthcare team assesses medical needs of the patient and offers suggestions regarding follow-up care options.
- Qualifications
Education: Bachelors degree in social work counseling psychology or relevant state licensure or at least three years of clinical experience within an inpatient behavioral health setting.
Experience: Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.
License: Unencumbered clinical license if eligible preferred per state regulations preferred. CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES - Provides aftercare coordination for patients who need ongoing medical/psychosocial care following discharge
- Creates and maintains up to date aftercare coordination community resources
- Displays active involvement in treatment planning process by setting up the aftercare appointments as identified by the patients provider and therapist.
Provides resource information to patients and families as appropriate for future care needs. - Actively communicates with clients families aftercare providers and referral sources. Demonstrates proactive communication with those involved with the patients treatment.
- Creates a detailed Discharge Summary and Contract for each patient as assigned.
- Works well with the interdisciplinary team including physicians utilization review and nursing staff members. Demonstrates active communication with team members.
- Completes all hospital and client documentation thoroughly timely and in accordance with hospital standards.
- Demonstrates appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills. Acts as member of team when crisis occurs assisting others to ensure patient safety.
- Displays a thorough knowledge of confidentiality. Completes releases appropriately. Demonstrates knowledge of HIPAA regulations and abides by those standards.
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of all clinical regulations including TJC Medicaid and state and federal laws.
PHYSICAL MENTAL AND SPECIAL DEMANDS
1. Ability to sit and stand (at least two-thirds of the shift) and walk (possibly one-third of the shift).
2. Ability to reach above or below waist height kneel bend stoop turn and twist (occasionally to frequently).
3. Visual ability to read charts treatment plans financial documents computer screen and typewritten materials.
4. Ability to frequently push/pull wheeled carts to 100 pounds.
5. Ability to frequently lift and carry 10 lbs.; occasionally 20 to 50 lbs.
6. Ability to work in an environment where chemicals are frequently used for cleaning where medical and electrical hazards may be present and where dust mist and steam are frequently generated in housekeeping tasks.
7. Ability to work at a rapid pace and perform a variety of repetitive duties.
Why join us:
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees and more.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance short- and long-term disability paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships virtual care appointments mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
EEOC Statement
Cottonwood Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottonwood Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
