Discharge Specialist - Behavioral Health Services

Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed Health & Hospitals is seeking a Behavioral Health Discharge Specialist to coordinate discharge/transition planning and provide clerical support for the discharge process.

The role collaborates with Case Managers, BH Licensed Clinicians and external post-discharge providers to secure services and arrange transportation, ensuring timely and smooth patient transitions.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating discharge/transition planning.
• Ability to perform clerical duties related to discharge execution.
• Collaborates with case managers, clinicians and post-discharge providers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate discharge/transition planning services and provide clerical support.
• Assist the interdisciplinary team and external post-discharge providers to obtain services.

Skills

Discharge planning

Clerical support

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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