Behavioral Health Discharge Navigator

Triangle Springs; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO and insurance

Tuition assistance & 401(k)

Well-being programs

Career development

Job summary

Triangle Springs is a 77-bed behavioral health hospital in Raleigh seeking a Discharge Coordinator to coordinate aftercare post-discharge and connect patients with community resources. You will schedule aftercare appointments, draft discharge summaries, and collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to ensure smooth transitions.

Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling or equivalent, plus CPR and CPI within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling or equivalent required.
• Experience in a psychiatric health care facility preferred (chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, and psychiatric patients).
• CPR certification and CPI training within 30 days; may require flexible hours, holidays, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Provide aftercare coordination for patients requiring 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.
• 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling or equivalent

Job description

Triangle Springs is a 77-bed behavioral health hospital in Raleigh seeking a Discharge Coordinator to coordinate aftercare post-discharge and connect patients with community resources. You will schedule aftercare appointments, draft discharge summaries, and collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to ensure smooth transitions.

Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling or equivalent, plus CPR and CPI within 30 days.