Discharge Coordinator

Schedule:Full Time Days

Your experience matters

Centra Behavioral Health Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. By joining our team youre embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Come join us in our journey of opening a brand-new hospital!

More about our team

Centra Behavioral Health Hospital is a brand-new 72 bed behavioral health facility opening in 2026.We offer high-quality compassionate care for a wide variety of patients in need. Our teams provide evidence-based transformational care for a broad range of mental health concerns in a compassionate comfortable environment.

How youll contribute

A Discharge Coordinator 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.

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 for full-time andpart-time employees.
• 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.
• Brand new facility:Brand new hospital built from the ground up with cutting edge equipment and technology!

What were looking for

Applicants should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• 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: CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days.

About Us

Centra Behavioral Health Hospital is a 72-bed behavioral health hospital committed to offering exceptional care to the Lynchburg community. We are part ofLifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care rehabilitation and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast.

EEOC Statement

Centra Behavioral Health Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Behavioral Health Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment