Discharge Coordinator, Behavioral Health

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

Schedule: Full Time Days

WellBridge Healthcare Fort Worth is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Discharge Coordinator joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How You'll Contribute

• Provide aftercare coordination for patients requiring ongoing medical or psychosocial support post-discharge.
• Create and maintain updated community resource listings for aftercare services.
• Actively participate in the treatment planning process by scheduling 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.

What We're Looking For

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling or equivalent required. Experience may be substituted for education. Additional requirements include:

• 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

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

EEOC Statement

"WellBridge Healthcare Fort Worth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. WellBridge Healthcare Fort Worth is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.