Discharge Coordinator, Behavioral Health

Lifepoint Health; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Brand New Facility

Job summary

Mercy Behavioral Health Hospital, in partnership with Lifepoint Health, seeks a Discharge Coordinator to support behavioral health patients as they transition from inpatient care.

You will coordinate aftercare services, build resources, and participate in treatment planning, ensuring smooth referrals and clear communication with patients, families, and providers throughout the post-discharge process. This full-time day shift role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

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

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

Aftercare planning

Communication with patients and family

CPR certification

CPI training

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology

Three years clinical inpatient behavioral health experience

Job description

Discharge Coordinator, Behavioral Health

Full-time

Day Shift

Your experience matters

Mercy Behavioral Health Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Byjoining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Mercy Behavioral Health is a joint venture owned and operated by Mercy Health and Lifepoint Health. With two of the most prominent names in healthcare joining forces, we are confidently executing the opening of a new hospital with seasoned professionals and plentiful resources. We take pride in being a place employees want to work, as well as eagerly pursue quality outcomes for patients and families alike.

How you'll contribute

ADischarge Coordinator who 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 for full-time andpart-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.
• Brand New Facility: Opportunity to work in a brand-new, state of the art hospital with cutting edge equipment and technology.

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.

EEOC Statement

Mercy Behavioral Health Hospitalis an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mercy Behavioral Health Hospitalis 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.