Discharge Coordinator, Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health; Highland Hills (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Financial protection & PTO

Educational sponsorship

Employee well-being programs

Professional development

Job summary

Lifepoint Health’s Highland Springs campus seeks a Discharge Coordinator for behavioral health to ensure smooth transitions and ongoing care after discharge. The role emphasizes coordination with providers, patients, and families to arrange aftercare services and appointments.

The position requires a clinical background in inpatient behavioral health, CPR and CPI within 30 days, and a licensed or eligible credential. Comprehensive benefits and development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology or at least three years of clinical experience in inpatient behavioral health.
• CPR certification and CPI within 30 days.
• Unencumbered clinical license if eligible/needed per state regulations preferred.
• Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.

Responsibilities

• Provides aftercare coordination for patients who need ongoing medical/psychosocial care following discharge
• Creates and maintains up to date aftercare coordination community resources
• Displays active involvement in treatment planning process, by setting up the aftercare appointments as identified by the patients' provider and therapist
• Provides resource information to patients and families as appropriate for future care needs
• Actively communicates with clients, families, aftercare providers, and referral sources. Demonstrates proactive communication with those involved with the patients’ treatment.

Skills

Discharge coordination

Communication with providers/families

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Bachelor's Degree in Counseling

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

Clinical inpatient behavioral health experience

Job description

Discharge Coordinator, Behavioral Health
Full-time

Day Shift

Your experience matters

Highland Springs 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 Coordinatorjoining 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

ADischarge Coordinatorwho excels in this role:

• Provides aftercare coordination for patients who need ongoing medical/psychosocial care following discharge
• Creates and maintains up to date aftercare coordination community resources
• Displays active involvement in treatment planning process, by setting up the aftercare appointments as identified by the patients' provider and therapist.
• Provides resource information to patients and families as appropriate for future care needs.
• Actively communicates with clients, families, aftercare providers, and referral sources. Demonstrates proactive communication with those involved with the patients’ treatment.

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 -tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• 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.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or at least three years of clinical experience within an inpatient behavioral health setting. Additional requirements include:

• Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients
• Unencumbered clinical license if eligible/needed per state regulations preferred.
• CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days.

More about Columbus Springs East

Highland Springsis a 72-bed behavioral health hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Highland Hills community for over 9 years and fully detailed.

EEOC Statement

"Highland Springsis an Equal Opportunity Employer.Highland Springsis 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. …