Discharge Coordinator, Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

Your experience matters Mesa Springs 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. As a Discharge Coordinator 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.

Requirements

• Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Social work, Counseling or equivalent (required)
• Experience may be substituted for education
• CPR Certification and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides aftercare coordination for patients requiring ongoing medical or psychosocial support post-discharge.
• Creates and maintain updated community resource listings for aftercare services.
• Actively participates in the treatment planning process by scheduling aftercare appointments identified by the patient’s provider and therapist.
• Provides patients and families with resource information related to future care needs.
• Communicates proactively with clients, families, aftercare providers, and referral sources.
• Drafts comprehensive discharge summaries and contracts for each assigned patient.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team including physicians, utilization review, and nursing staff.
• Completes all required hospital and patient documentation thoroughly and in a timely manner.
• Applies appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills during emergencies.
• Maintains confidentiality and ensure all HIPAA standards are upheld.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of clinical regulations including TJC, Medicaid, and state/federal laws.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage, tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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