Emergency Department As-Needed Admission & Discharge Coordinator, Day/Evening/Night/Weekend

GBMC HealthCare • Towson, MD

2d • $19 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, provides an appropriate and timely discharge arrangement or plan in accordance with the patient’s multidisciplinary treatment team recommendation. Assists the treatment team with assessing the patient’s needs to help ensure a safe discharge plan. Provides knowledge of and discusses potential placement and/or resource options with patients and families. Assists the patient in the utilization of health care services, community resources, education and other information as it relates to the patient’s illness or disorder.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required. OR Must be working towards a bachelor’s degree and must be completed within 3 years of hire.
• Three years’ progressively responsible work experience in psychiatric/chemical dependency field or related health care setting.
• Knowledge of available community resources
• Advanced skills in oral and written communication
• Skill in organizing workload and balancing many tasks
• Skills in time management
• Ability to evaluate data gathered for medical plan of treatment
• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team in a medical setting
• Must complete educational requirements within 3 years of hire, if not already attained at time of hire.
• All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values

Responsibilities

• Gathers and evaluates all pertinent information to prepare for patient discharge
• Communicates with other patient care team members to exchange valuable information regarding social, emotional or environmental problems.
• Collects Advanced directives, MOLST’s, custody agreements, psychiatric certifications as well as other court orders/documents relevant to a patient’s case that can affect discharge planning.
• Provides guidance to patients and families during the psychiatric evaluation and discharge planning process
• Prepares and maintains records and reports
• Participating in daily psychiatric rounds with the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Collaborating with crisis bed and Child Protection Program liaisons, when necessary.
• Conducts timely discharge planning for ED behavioral health patients, including those with psychiatric/chemical dependency disorders and disabilities/illnesses
• Works to secure psychiatric facility placements for psychiatric patients after the treatment team has provided their recommendation.
• Makes referrals to local crisis residential treatment facilities, psychiatric rehabilitation programs (PRP), partial hospitalization programs (PHP), outpatient mental health programs (OMHP), as recommended by patient’s treatment team.
• Submits and obtains insurance pre-authorization for placement, via phone or online portal, when necessary.
• Effectively communicates and informs the treatment team of the discharge plan, status updates, barriers, and ambulance transportation ETA (when applicable).
• Discusses the discharge plan with parent or guardian for pediatric patients.
• Organize and assemble the discharge packet for patients who are transferring to an inpatient psychiatric facility.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and generous paid time off
• Free parking
• Monthly MTA bus pass subsidy-85% paid by GBMC "if applicable"
• Company subsidized onsite fitness and wellness center "if applicable"
• Pre-paid tuition to pursue professional development, additional certifications, and degree programs
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401 (a) and 403 (b) retirement savings plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees