Discharge Coordinator

Lifepoint Health • Lynchburg, VA

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About The Position

Centra Behavioral Health 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. By 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.

Come join us in our journey of opening a brand-new hospital!

More about our team

Centra Behavioral Health Hospital is a brand-new 72 bed behavioral health
facility opening in 2026. We offer high-quality, compassionate care for a wide
variety of patients in need. Our teams provide evidence-based, transformational
care for a broad range of mental health concerns in a compassionate, comfortable
environment.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or relevant state licensure or at least three years of clinical experience within an inpatient behavioral health setting.
• Experience: Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.
• License: Unencumbered clinical license if eligible/needed per state regulations preferred.  CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days.

Nice To Haves

• License: Unencumbered clinical license if eligible/needed per state regulations 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.
• Creates a detailed Discharge Summary and Contract for each patient as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• 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.
• Brand new facility: Brand new hospital, built from the ground up, with cutting edge equipment and technology!

What This Job Offers

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