Discharge Coordinator - Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health • Olathe, KS

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Cottonwood Spring Behavioral Health is seeking a Discharge Coordinator to join their team. This role is crucial for ensuring continuity of care for patients transitioning from inpatient treatment. The Discharge Coordinator will be responsible for aftercare planning, supporting treatment planning, and maintaining communication with patients, families, and providers. Cottonwood Springs is a fast-paced yet fun environment with opportunities for learning and growth, dedicated to providing caring and compassionate treatment for adults facing mental health and addiction challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling or equivalent is required.
• CPR and De-escalation certification are required at hire or can be obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience may be substituted for education.

Responsibilities

• Provide aftercare coordination for patients requiring ongoing medical or psychosocial support post-discharge.
• Create and maintain updated community resource listings for aftercare services.
• Actively participate in the treatment planning process by scheduling aftercare appointments identified by the patient’s provider and therapist.
• Provide patients and families with resource information related to future care needs.
• Communicate proactively with clients, families, aftercare providers, and referral sources.
• Draft comprehensive discharge summaries and contracts for each assigned patient.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team including physicians, utilization review, and nursing staff.
• Complete all required hospital and patient documentation thoroughly and in a timely manner.
• Apply appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills during emergencies.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure all HIPAA standards are upheld.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of clinical regulations including TJC, Medicaid, and state/federal laws.
• Support crisis intervention and interdisciplinary collaboration within the behavioral health setting.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage
• Tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN 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
• 401(k) retirement package and company match
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
• Free gym memberships
• Virtual care appointments
• Mental health services
• Discount programs
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

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