What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resource Patient Care Coordinator position at Shodair Children's Hospital?
Description
Join Our Mission-Driven Team!
Shodair Children’s Hospital is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Resource Patient Care Coordinator to play a key role in supporting children and adolescents facing mental health challenges. This position ensures each patient receives a coordinated, individualized, and compassionate care experience from admission through discharge.
Key Responsibilities:
- Complete patient intake procedures and initiate treatment plans upon admission.
- Build strong, therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Coordinate and monitor care through treatment planning, crisis planning, and regular documentation.
- Serve as liaison with community resources, schools, agencies, and external healthcare providers.
- Conduct safety checks, assess belongings, and manage EPIC registration and documentation.
- Facilitate discharge planning, aftercare coordination, and patient advocacy.
- Participate in team meetings, patient rounds, and therapeutic unit activities.
- Ensure culturally sensitive care and maintain HIPAA compliance.
Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Organizational and problem-solving abilities
- Empathy, cultural sensitivity, and a patient-first mindset
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment
- Proficiency with electronic medical records (EPIC experience a plus)
Why Shodair?
As Montana’s only Children’s Hospital offering comprehensive psychiatric services, Shodair provides a supportive, mission-driven environment where your work truly matters. Join a collaborative team committed to helping children and families heal and thrive. Shodair offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits package including paid Medical and vision, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, and a 6% employer paid 403B contribution. $23.65 per hour!
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of experience working with individuals with mental illness (required)
- Bachelor’s degree in a human services field (strongly preferred)
- 2 years of experience in case management or healthcare/social services coordination (preferred)
- Experience in an inpatient behavioral health setting (preferred)
- Post-secondary education in human services (preferred)
Salary : $24
