Behavioral Health Discharge & Aftercare Specialist

Memorial Physician Practices; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Loan repayment assistance

401(k) retirement plan with company, 1

Employee well-being programs

Professional development

Job summary

Columbus Springs East is seeking a Discharge Coordinator in Behavioral Health to manage post-discharge care and ensure continuity of services for patients in our Columbus, OH facility. The role emphasizes collaboration with providers, therapists and the care team to arrange aftercare and coordinate resources.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in social work or counseling with CPR/de-escalation certification within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling or equivalent.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Experience may be substituted for education.

Responsibilities

• Provide aftercare coordination for patients needing ongoing medical or psychosocial support post-discharge.
• Create and maintain updated community resource listings for aftercare services.
• Schedule 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.

Skills

Discharge coordination

Aftercare planning

Patient/family communication

Resource coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or counseling

Job description

Columbus Springs East is seeking a Discharge Coordinator in Behavioral Health to manage post-discharge care and ensure continuity of services for patients in our Columbus, OH facility. The role emphasizes collaboration with providers, therapists and the care team to arrange aftercare and coordinate resources.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in social work or counseling with CPR/de-escalation certification within 30 days of hire.