Discharge Coordinator - Behavioral Health

LifePoint Health • Louisburg, NC

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About The Position

Discharge planning is the process of transitioning a patient from one level of care to the next. Ideally, discharge plans are individualized instructions provided to the patient as they move from the hospital to home or instructions provided to subsequent healthcare providers. The Discharge Planner reports off to the Social Work team and staff, specifically to the Director of Behavioral Health.

Requirements

• Critical thinking skills
• Decisive judgment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree preferred or 3 years of experience
• Master's preferred

Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively and routinely with patients, families, medical staff, nursing staff, and other caregivers when arranging follow-up care
• Keeps track of all Medicare forms and consent forms
• Assists with discharge planning and processes
• Identifies appropriate resources, including transportation, housing, healthcare, and social/spiritual services, and provides referrals as part of the discharge plan
• Participates in case reviews to evaluate case management and progress
• Consults with healthcare team members to promote, monitor, and evaluate compliance with patient's treatment plan
• Interviews and assesses patients and/or patient's family, caregivers, and/or legal representatives
• Determines, prioritizes, provides and/or arranges for needed internal and external services/interventions
• Assists with group activities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree