Pediatric Behavioral Health Discharge Planner

Vanderbilt Health; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a dedicated care coordination and discharge planning professional to facilitate safe and timely patient discharges. This role advocates for patients and families with referral sources and coordinates community resources to ensure smooth transitions of care.

You will collaborate with the treatment team, maintain accurate records, and participate in process improvement initiatives within Vanderbilt Health's extensive network.

Qualifications

• Assists treatment team in locating resources necessary to patients' safe discharge.
• Assists in identifying service gaps and/or system issues that interfere with timely/appropriate discharge.
• Advocates for patients and families to referral sources.
• Identifies, maintains, and updates information on agencies and resources necessary for patients' continuing care.
• Maintains accurate records.
• Participates in process improvement initiatives and shared decision making.

Responsibilities

• Assists treatment team in locating resources necessary to patients' safe discharge.
• Identifies service gaps and/or system issues that interfere with timely/appropriate discharge.
• Advocates for patients and families to referral sources.
• Maintains information on agencies and resources necessary for patients' continuing care.
• Maintains accurate records.
• Participates in process improvement initiatives and shared decision making.

Skills

Discharge planning

Resource coordination

Advocacy for patients

Documentation

Process improvement

Customer focus

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a dedicated care coordination and discharge planning professional to facilitate safe and timely patient discharges. This role advocates for patients and families with referral sources and coordinates community resources to ensure smooth transitions of care.

You will collaborate with the treatment team, maintain accurate records, and participate in process improvement initiatives within Vanderbilt Health's extensive network.