Discharge & Care Coordination Specialist

Acadia Healthcare; Northglenn (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid sick leave

Job summary

West Pines Behavioral Hospital is a brand new 144-bed facility in the Denver area, providing quality behavioral health care. Opened in December 2024, it aims to address the growing need for accessible mental health services.

The role involves developing care plans for patients and ensuring efficient discharge planning. Ideal candidates have experience in clinical settings and discharge planning. Numerous benefits like health insurance and tuition reimbursement are offered.

Qualifications

• One or more years’ experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Experience in discharge planning preferred.
• Knowledge of community resources and behavioral health services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop continuing after care plan for patients.
• Set discharge appointments for patients.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources, patients and counselors.
• Ensure patient discharge planning documentation is timely.

Skills

Patient discharge planning

Care coordination

Clinical setting experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associates degree in nursing or human services

Bachelor's degree in social work or human services

Job description

West Pines Behavioral Hospital is a brand new 144-bed facility in the Denver area, providing quality behavioral health care. Opened in December 2024, it aims to address the growing need for accessible mental health services.

The role involves developing care plans for patients and ensuring efficient discharge planning. Ideal candidates have experience in clinical settings and discharge planning. Numerous benefits like health insurance and tuition reimbursement are offered.