Patient Care Coordination & Aftercare Specialist

Discovery Behavioral Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health in Tacoma, WA seeks a full-time Care Coordination Professional to bridge internal and external providers, ensuring smooth transitions and strong aftercare planning. You will meet patients regularly to assess needs and coordinate referrals with the treatment team and outreach.

Responsibilities include discharge planning, timely documentation, and maintaining relationships with clinicians and care partners to support recovery and ongoing care.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a mental health and/or chemical dependency setting preferred.
• Experience working with clients and documentation in a hospital and/or mental health facility required.
• Demonstrates world class service orientation and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough continuing care plan aligned with treatment team and patient needs.
• Timely communication and documentation in HIPPA-compliant manner.

Skills

Care coordination

Documentation

Communication

Hospital/behavioral health experience

Job description

Discovery Behavioral Health in Tacoma, WA seeks a full-time Care Coordination Professional to bridge internal and external providers, ensuring smooth transitions and strong aftercare planning. You will meet patients regularly to assess needs and coordinate referrals with the treatment team and outreach.

Responsibilities include discharge planning, timely documentation, and maintaining relationships with clinicians and care partners to support recovery and ongoing care.