Adult Discharge Coordinator - PRN

JOB SUMMARY:

Coordinates/completes clinical and administrative paperwork related to Inpatient stay (admission/discharge) and movement through the system. Provides case management services including coordinating and linking client to needed community services. Provides individual supportive counseling.

ESSENTIAL/CORE JOB-SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Serves as a member of the treatment team. Coordinates development and documentation of Client Service Plan (i.e., Treatment Plan) based upon treatment team and attending physician. Attends daily treatment team. Coordinates discharge with the Physician and treatment team.

2. Coordinates and documents discharge planning in terms of referral and linking, aftercare and continuing care. Makes appointments for clients who are being discharged, and documents in record where the client is referred to, who the counselor/case manager is and when the appointment is. Locates appropriate placement as necessary. Documents that all discharge planning/aftercare information has been written and given to client in accordance with unit procedure (i.e., completes a note in the record upon client's discharge regarding follow-up placement and appointments, who the client left with, and final diagnosis, etc.). Ensures that appropriate clients receive follow up within 7 days of discharge and documents according to agency standards.

3. Completes and documents ongoing progress notes in a timely manner regarding implementation of the treatment plan and discharge planning. Documents all case management and direct services, and provides individual supportive counseling to client as needed. Admission Discharge Coordinators working on the Detox or EPH unit are expected to document client contacts on a daily basis. Admission Discharge Coordinators working on the Path unit are expected to document client contacts on a semiweekly.

4. Completes psychosocial assessment for assigned clients in accordance with the Client Record Handbook guidelines.

5. Completes the CSSRS Suicide Risk Assessment. Completes the Suicide/ Homicide Risk Reduction Worksheet if indicated. Staffs the results of these assessment and additional collateral information with the treatment team prior to discharge.

6. Ensures that intake documents are initiated within the first 24 hours and completed within 60 hours or by time of discharge.

7. Ensures that all discharge packets are faxed by the Unit Clerk within 24 hours in accordance with agency policy. Obtain a Release of Information for all outside referrals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

· Bachelor’s degreefrom an accredited university or college with a major in the field of counseling, social work, psychology, criminal justice, nursing, rehabilitation, special education, health education, health science, or a related human services field.

· Minimum of one (1) year work experience in a mental health-related field preferred.

Or

· Master’s degree from an accredited university or college with a major in the field of social work, counseling, or psychology required.

· Inpatient psychiatric experience preferred.

Licensure or Certification:

· Must maintain current CPR, CPI and First Aid certifications.

ONLINE APPLICATION LINK

https://www.cognitoforms.com/ApalacheeCenter1/LMCPOSITIONAPPLICATION

Pay: From $26.98 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person