Discharge Coordinator, Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health • Youngstown, OH

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Mercy Health Behavioral 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. As a Discharge Coordinator 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.

Requirements

• Must exhibit a comprehensive understanding of HIPAA
• CPR certification is required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact
• De-escalation certification is required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact

Nice To Haves

• Counseling or social work license preferred
• Three years of discharge coordination experience in a healthcare setting preferred
• One year of experience working in a psychiatric facility preferred

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.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level