Discharge Coordinator PRN, Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health • Carrollton, TX

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About The Position

Your experience matters Carrollton 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)
• Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients preferred
• CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain with 30 days of hire.
• Strong organizational, communication and documentation skills required

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees