Discharge Coordinator, Behavioral Health

Discharge Coordinator, Behavioral Health

A Discharge Coordinatorwho excels in this role:

• Provides aftercare coordination for patients who need ongoing medical/psychosocial care following discharge.

• Creates and maintains up to date aftercare coordination community resources.

• Displays active involvement in treatment planning process, by setting up the aftercare appointments as identified by the patients’ provider and therapist.

• Provides resource information to patients and families as appropriate for future care needs.

• Actively communicates with clients, families, aftercare providers, and referral sources.

• Demonstrates proactive communication with those involved with the patients’ treatment.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

• 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 we’re looking for
Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, or related clinical field from an accredited school. Additional requirements include:

• Counseling or social work license preferred

• Three years of discharge coordination experience in a healthcare setting preferred

• One year of experience working in a psychiatric facility preferred

• Must exhibit a comprehensive understanding of HIPAA

• CPR certification is required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact

• De-escalation certification is required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact

EEOC Statement

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.