Discharge Coordinator

VitalCore Health Strategies • Daytona Beach, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has an opening for a Discharge Coordinator at Volusia County Jail in Daytona Beach, Florida! Looking for a rewarding career with competitive wages, annual incentive bonus, and excellent benefits package? At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, dedicated individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in social work or related field
• At least one year of experience in the social services field
• Case Management experience
• Familiarity with medical/MH terminology/diagnosis should be required
• Knowledge of accessing services in community
• Minimum of one year employment in a social work capacity in a public or private agency or equivalent.
• Must receive a satisfactory background investigation report.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants with experience in a correctional health care setting will be given preference.
• Licensing preferred, not required.
• Baseline understanding the medical parole process preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Provides discharge planning for patients in a correctional environment, determining which community resources should be included in the discharge plan and setting up appointments for the patient in the community.
• Accurately assesses patient's financial resources, makes referrals to community groups to provide assistance with medical and mental health care as needed and assists with plans for housing.
• Documents discharge plans in medical record, completing final documentation within two working days of discharge.
• Functions as a member of a multidisciplinary case management team.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with community resources.
• Participates in the client satisfaction survey (QAPI).
• Participates in continuing education programs to maintain skills and social work licensure.
• Attends training and meetings as required.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Animal/Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K
• PTO

What This Job Offers

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