Discharge Coordinator

Perimeter Healthcare • Kenner, LA

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About The Position

Are you looking to be a part of providing hope and transforming the lives of people in our community? Be a part of a professional team providing service excellence to their patients by applying to our Discharge Coordinator opening today! Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of New Orleans is one of the premier behavioral health hospitals providing inpatient psychiatric treatment for adults over the age of 18. We provide comprehensive care that is designed for the individual. Located in Kenner, La.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in social work, psychology or related area
• Two (2) years' experience in an inpatient or outpatient mental health setting, and/or comparable experience, preferred
• Successful completion of CPR and Crisis Prevention Intervention Training within 30 days of employment

Responsibilities

• Facilitates discharge planning and conducts post discharge follow-up to assure that linkage of the patient with community resources has occurred reducing re-hospitalization
• Maintains contact with family and significant others in the patient's life when appropriate and provides patient and family education, support, and advocacy
• Recognizes and utilizes community and family resources to assist the patient in long-term plans for life in the community or to learn to live within the patient's disability
• Provides coordination and acts as liaison with community based social and mental health agencies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees