Discharge Coordinator, Behavioral Health
Discharge Coordinator, Behavioral Health
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Job Description
Schedule: Full-Time Days
Your experience matters
How youll contribute
A Discharge Planner who excels in this role:
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.
Why join usWe 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 coveragetailored 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.
What were looking for
Applicants should have a Bachelors degree from an accredited institute in Social Work counseling psychology or relevant state licensure or at least three years of clinical experience within an inpatient behavioral health setting . Additional requirements include:- Unencumber license if eligible
- CPR and Handle with Care Certification within 30 day of employment.
Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients
More about Carrollton Springs
Carrollton Springsis a 78-bed behavioral health hospitaloffering exceptional care to the Carrollton TX community.
EEOC Statement
Carrollton Springsis an Equal Opportunity Employer.Carrollton Springs iscommitted 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
