Discharge Coordinator, Behavioral Health

About the role

We are seeking a Discharge Coordinator to join our team at WellBridge Healthcare Fort Worth. As a member of Lifepoint Health, a diverse healthcare network, you will be part of a mission to enhance community health.

Responsibilities

• Provide aftercare coordination for patients requiring ongoing medical or psychosocial support post-discharge.
• Create and maintain updated community resource listings for aftercare services.
• Participate in the treatment planning process by scheduling aftercare appointments identified by the patient's provider and therapist.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or equivalent required.
• Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required within 30 days of hire and prior to any patient contact.

Qualifications

• None specified.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Crisis intervention and de-escalation skills.
• Working knowledge of clinical regulations.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Financial protection and PTO: life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Financial and 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.

Pay

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Schedule

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Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.