Discharge Coordinator

Springstone Inc; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and patient-centric team dedicated to improving lives in the community. This role as a Discharge Coordinator involves providing essential aftercare coordination for patients transitioning from inpatient care. You will actively engage with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure a smooth transition and ongoing support. With a focus on crisis stabilization and mental health, this position offers a collaborative work environment and competitive compensation, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need. If you are passionate about behavioral health and want to be part of a dynamic team, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Up to 16 days of PTO

6 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or three years of clinical experience.
• Experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate aftercare for patients needing ongoing support post-discharge.
• Maintain community resources for aftercare coordination.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Crisis Management

Treatment Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work

Clinical experience in behavioral health

Tools

CPR Certification

Crisis Prevention Training (CPI)

Job description

Overview

*Discharge Coordinator - Behavioral Health*

Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm

Rainier Springs, part of Lifepoint Behavioral Health, nationally known healthcare organization with diversified delivery network with facilities from coast to coast, seeks passionate, patient-centric, and goal-oriented team members to join our team. We specialize in compassionate behavioral health services, including crisis stabilization, inpatient care, and outpatient treatment for acute mental health and substance use treatment. Our philosophy is built on a psychosocial model of care to decrease suicide rates, decrease addiction-related deaths, reverse the decline in life expectancy, and improve productivity in the communities we serve. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling so you can focus on what really matters–providing quality patient care. Join our team in Vancouver, WA to build a career that touches lives.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full employees and their families
• Up to 16 days of PTO for full time employees
• 6 paid holidays for full time employees
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Position Details

What you will do 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.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or relevant state licensure or at least three years of clinical experience within an inpatient behavioral health setting.
• Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.
• Unencumbered clinical license if eligible/needed per state regulations preferred.
• CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days.

Salary range: $20 - $27 per hour. We would expect those hired into this job would be paid within this hourly rate, however, certain circumstances may allow us to pay outside of this hourly rate.