Discharge & Aftercare Coordinator

WellBridge Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with company匹配

Wellness programs

Tuition assistance

Job summary

WellBridge Healthcare Fort Worth is seeking a Discharge Coordinator to coordinate aftercare for patients, maintain resource listings, schedule follow-up appointments, and draft discharge summaries in collaboration with the healthcare team.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Counseling, and CPR/De-escalation certification or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire. Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling or equivalent required.
• Experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients preferred.
• 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.
• Draft comprehensive discharge summaries and contracts for each assigned patient.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team including physicians, utilization review, and nursing staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure HIPAA standards are upheld.

Skills

Discharge coordination

HIPAA knowledge

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Counseling

Job description

WellBridge Healthcare Fort Worth is seeking a Discharge Coordinator to coordinate aftercare for patients, maintain resource listings, schedule follow-up appointments, and draft discharge summaries in collaboration with the healthcare team.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Counseling, and CPR/De-escalation certification or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire. Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills are essential.