Discharge Coordinator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social work or counseling or equivalent required.
• Experience may be substituted for education.
• CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients preferred.

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.

Benefits

• 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