Discharge Coordinator, Behavioral Health PRN

Memorial Physician Practices; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Westpark Springs in Richmond, TX is seeking a Discharge Coordinator (PRN) to support continued patient recovery after discharge. You will coordinate aftercare plans, assess patient needs, and collaborate with the care team to arrange follow-up services and resources.

The role emphasizes documentation, interdepartmental communication, crisis support, and adherence to HIPAA and regulatory standards to ensure a smooth transition of care for patients across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or relevant state licensure.
• 3+ years clinical inpatient behavioral health experience.
• Unencumbered clinical license if eligible; CPR and Handle with Care within 30 days.

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 by setting up aftercare appointments.
• Provides resource information to patients and families for future care needs.
• Communicates with clients, families, aftercare providers, and referral sources.
• Creates a detailed Discharge Summary and Contract for each patient.
• Works with interdisciplinary team including physicians, utilization review and nursing staff.
• Completes all hospital and client documentation thoroughly and timely.
• Demonstrates crisis intervention and de-escalation skills when needed.
• Understands confidentiality and HIPAA regulations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of clinical regulations (TJC, Medicaid, state/federal laws).

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Counseling/psychology background

Clinical experience 3+ years

Job description

Title: Discharge Coordinator

Job Type: PRN

Your experience matters!

At Westpark Springs, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person.

Westpark Springs is a mental health and addiction treatment center located at 6902 S Peek Road in Richmond, Texas. It offers both inpatient and outpatient services for adults, adolescents, and children dealing with psychiatric, substance use, or co-occurring disorders.

Here are some key highlights:

• Comprehensive Programs: Includes inpatient psychiatric care, detox services, and outpatient options like Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).
• Specialized Youth Services: Offers tailored treatment for children and teens aged 12-18, with academic support and family involvement to ease reintegration into school and daily life.
• Dual Diagnosis Expertise: Focuses on treating individuals with both mental health and substance use disorders through evidence-based therapies.
• Supportive Services: Provides case management, group and family therapy, medication management, and discharge planning to ensure continuity of care.
• 24/7 Availability: Open around the clock for assessments and admissions, with a multidisciplinary team ready to respond to urgent mental health needs.

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:

Facilitates the patient's continued recovery after discharge. Provides aftercare plan coordination for patients who are in need of ongoing medical/psychosocial care following discharge. In collaboration with other members of the healthcare team, assesses medical needs of the patient and offers suggestions regarding follow-up care options.

JOB 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.
• Creates a detailed Discharge Summary and Contract for each patient as assigned.
• Works well with the interdisciplinary team including physicians, utilization review and nursing staff members. Demonstrates active communication with team members.
• Completes all hospital and client documentation thoroughly, timely, and in accordance with hospital standards.
• Demonstrates appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills. Acts as member of team when crisis occurs, assisting others to ensure patient safety.
• Displays a thorough knowledge of confidentiality. Completes releases appropriately. Demonstrates knowledge of HIPAA regulations and abides by those standards.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of all clinical regulations, including TJC, Medicaid, and state and federal laws.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or relevant state licensure or at least three years of clinical experience within an inpatient behavioral health setting.
• Experience: Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.
• License: Unencumbered clinical license if eligible needed per state regulations preferred. CPR certification and Handle with Care certification within 30 days.

About us

Westpark Springs is located in Richmond, TX, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

"Westpark Springs"is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Westpark Springs 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.