Discharge Coordinator, Behavioral Health

About the role

We are seeking a Discharge Coordinator to join our team at Copper Springs, operated jointly with Lifepoint Health. Our commitment to exceptional patient care and your well-being drives us to provide superior care that meets and exceeds patient expectations.

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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or equivalent required.
• Experience may be substituted for education.
• CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive benefits package including multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage, financial protection, PTO, higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Employee well-being programs such as mental, physical, and financial wellness, free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

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.
• 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

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

N/A