Discharge Coordinator & Community Reentry Advocate

VITALCARE MEDICAL PRACTICE; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Animal/Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program and Coupon

401K

PTO

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is hiring a Discharge Coordinator in Daytona Beach, FL to manage discharge planning for offenders with complex health needs and coordinate community resources after release.

The role focuses on advocacy, collaboration with multiple systems, and ensuring continuity of care for individuals with mental health issues, co-occurring disorders, and chronic medical illnesses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field is required.
• At least 1 year of experience in social services.
• Preference for experience in correctional health care.
• Familiarity with medical/MH terminology/diagnosis.
• Knowledge of accessing community services.
• Licensing preferred, not required.
• Understanding of medical parole process preferred, not required.
• Minimum of 1 year in a social work role in public or private agency.

Responsibilities

• Provide discharge planning for patients in a correctional setting and arrange community resources.
• Assess patients' financial resources and refer to community groups for medical and mental health assistance; assist with housing plans.
• Document discharge plans in medical records within two working days of discharge.
• Act as a member of a multidisciplinary case management team.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community resources.
• Participate in client satisfaction surveys (QAPI).
• Attend continuing education programs to maintain licensure and skills.
• Attend trainings and meetings as required.

Skills

Discharge planning

Community resources

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Tools

Medical terminology

MH terminology

Job description

VitalCore Health Strategies is hiring a Discharge Coordinator in Daytona Beach, FL to manage discharge planning for offenders with complex health needs and coordinate community resources after release.

The role focuses on advocacy, collaboration with multiple systems, and ensuring continuity of care for individuals with mental health issues, co-occurring disorders, and chronic medical illnesses.