Discharge Coordinator - Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health • Olathe, KS

5d

About The Position

Lifepoint Rehabilitation 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. As a Discharge Planner joining our team, you’re 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.
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 BH is a very fast-paced yet fun environment with endless opportunities to learn and grow!
What we’re looking for: We are looking for a team playing Discharge Coordinator that is responsible for aftercare coordination, treatment planning support, and communication with patients, families, and providers to ensure continuity of care following discharge from inpatient treatment.
This role also supports crisis intervention and interdisciplinary collaboration within the behavioral health setting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling or equivalent is required. Experience may be substituted for education.
• CPR and De-escalation certification are required at hire or can be obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide aftercare coordination for patients requiring ongoing medical or psychosocial support post-discharge.
• Create and maintain updated community resource listings for aftercare services.
• Actively participate in the treatment planning process by scheduling aftercare appointments identified by the patient’s provider and therapist.
• Provide patients and families with resource information related to future care needs.
• Communicate proactively with clients, families, aftercare providers, and referral sources.
• Draft comprehensive discharge summaries and contracts for each assigned patient.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team including physicians, utilization review, and nursing staff.
• Complete all required hospital and patient documentation thoroughly and in a timely manner.
• Apply appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills during emergencies.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure all HIPAA standards are upheld.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of clinical regulations including TJC, Medicaid, and state/federal laws.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees