Discharge Navigator - Behavioral Health (PRN)

Socket.dev; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Westpark Springs in Richmond, TX, is seeking a Discharge Coordinator (PRN) to support patient recovery post-discharge with coordinated aftercare and community resources. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to assess medical needs and plan follow-up care for adults, youths, and families affected by behavioral health issues.

Responsibilities include creating discharge summaries, coordinating aftercare appointments, and communicating with clients, families, and providers.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Communication

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work/counseling/psychology or state licensure or 3+ years clinical inpatient experience

Tools

CPR certification

Handle with Care certification

Job description

Westpark Springs in Richmond, TX, is seeking a Discharge Coordinator (PRN) to support patient recovery post-discharge with coordinated aftercare and community resources. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to assess medical needs and plan follow-up care for adults, youths, and families affected by behavioral health issues.

Responsibilities include creating discharge summaries, coordinating aftercare appointments, and communicating with clients, families, and providers.