Discharge Coordinator, Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

Mesa Springs Innovations-Arlington, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring a Discharge Coordinator for its behavioral health hospital. The role provides aftercare coordination for patients who need ongoing medical or psychosocial support after discharge. The coordinator helps patients and families connect with future care and community resources, schedules aftercare appointments identified by providers and therapists, and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team. The role also involves preparing discharge documentation, communicating with clients, families, providers, and referral sources, and using crisis intervention and de-escalation skills when needed. The position is full-time, day schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, or equivalent; experience may be substituted for education.
• CPR certification and de-escalation certification are required, or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate aftercare for patients who need ongoing medical or psychosocial support after discharge.
• Create and maintain current listings of community resources for aftercare services.
• Participate in treatment planning by scheduling aftercare appointments identified by the patient’s provider and therapist.
• Provide patients and families with information about resources for future care needs.
• Communicate proactively with clients, families, aftercare providers, and referral sources.
• Draft comprehensive discharge summaries and contracts for assigned patients.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, including physicians, utilization review, and nursing staff.
• Complete required hospital and patient documentation thoroughly and promptly.
• Apply crisis intervention and de-escalation skills during emergencies.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold HIPAA standards.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of clinical regulations, including TJC, Medicaid, and state and federal laws.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including 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