Discharge & Aftercare Coordinator

WellBridge Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Career Growth & Education

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

WellBridge Healthcare Fort Worth, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Discharge Coordinator to manage post-discharge care and coordinate aftercare services for patients. You will work with families, providers, and the care team to develop and implement discharge plans that meet medical and psychosocial needs.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Counseling, with CPR/De-escalation certification or the ability to obtain within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills required.
• CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.

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.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of clinical regulations including TJC, Medicaid, and state/federal laws.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Documentation

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling or equivalent

Job description

WellBridge Healthcare Fort Worth, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Discharge Coordinator to manage post-discharge care and coordinate aftercare services for patients. You will work with families, providers, and the care team to develop and implement discharge plans that meet medical and psychosocial needs.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Counseling, with CPR/De-escalation certification or the ability to obtain within 30 days.