Discharge Specialist - Behavioral Health Services

Wakemed; Raleigh (NC); Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

WakeMed in Raleigh, NC seeks a Behavioral Health Discharge Specialist to coordinate discharge/transition planning and provide clerical support, ensuring timely access to post-discharge services. The role collaborates with the care team to arrange patient services.

The specialist partners with Case Managers and community providers to arrange services, transportation, and address social determinants of health, helping patients transition safely from hospital to community care.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required.
• 1 Year Clinical - Discharge Planning Required.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate discharge/transition planning services and provide clerical support.
• Collaborate with Case Managers, BH Licensed Clinician, and external post-discharge providers to obtain services for patients.

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

The Behavioral Health Discharge Specialist will assist the behavioral health team by coordinating discharge/transition planning services and providing clerical support by processing and disseminating the information and by performing departmental admin/clerical duties related to the execution of the discharge plan. The Discharge Specialist assists the Case Manager, BH Licensed Clinician, others on the interdisciplinary team, and external post discharge providers to obtain services for the patients in preparation for discharge. Collaborates with the Network for Advanced Behavioral Health for successful connection and patient engagement regarding outpatient plans. Will arrange transportation and SDOH migration. The Discharge Specialist is skilled in establishing rapport with health care providers and community contacts. Anticipates and proactively avoids potential delays in disposition.

Overview

The Behavioral Health Discharge Specialist will assist the behavioral health team by coordinating discharge/transition planning services and providing clerical support by processing and disseminating the information and by performing departmental admin/clerical duties related to the execution of the discharge plan. The Discharge Specialist assists the Case Manager, BH Licensed Clinician, others on the interdisciplinary team, and external post discharge providers to obtain services for the patients in preparation for discharge. Collaborates with the Network for Advanced Behavioral Health for successful connection and patient engagement regarding outpatient plans. Will arrange transportation and SDOH migration. The Discharge Specialist is skilled in establishing rapport with health care providers and community contacts. Anticipates and proactively avoids potential delays in disposition.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

Not Applicable

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Experience

1 Year Clinical - Discharge Planning Required