Discharge Care Coordinator

SUN Behavioral Health; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SUN Behavioral Health is seeking a discharge planning coordinator to ensure seamless transition of patients from intake to discharge. You will coordinate care with physicians, nurses, social workers, and intake to develop individualized discharge plans and ensure timely communication with referrals.

Responsibilities include evaluating care plans, documenting in medical records, adhering to safety and privacy standards, and participating in performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a behavioral health field or business administration is required.
• CPR and hospital-selected de-escalation technique certification required.
• One or more years of acute hospital, home health, hospice, inpatient mental facility experience required (as applicable).
• Prior discharge planning experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient care plans on a regular basis and update the plans as needed.
• Coordinate discharge planning and aftercare with referrals within 24 hours of discharge.
• Plan patient care in collaboration with all members of the healthcare team.
• Consult with other departments to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
• Maintain documentation in the medical record and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Performance improvement

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral health or business administration

CPR and de-escalation certification

LPN/LVN/RN/LCSW/LMSW/LPC (preferred)

Job description

SUN Behavioral Health is seeking a discharge planning coordinator to ensure seamless transition of patients from intake to discharge. You will coordinate care with physicians, nurses, social workers, and intake to develop individualized discharge plans and ensure timely communication with referrals.

Responsibilities include evaluating care plans, documenting in medical records, adhering to safety and privacy standards, and participating in performance improvement initiatives.