Discharge Coordinator, Behavioral Health
Job Description
Mercy Behavioral Health Hospital
Discharge Coordinator, Behavioral Health
Schedule: Full time, days
Your experience matters
Mercy Behavioral Health Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. By joining our team, you’re embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
Mercy Behavioral Health is a joint venture owned and operated by Mercy Health and Lifepoint Health. With two of the most prominent names in healthcare joining forces, we are confidently executing the opening of a new hospital with seasoned professionals and plentiful resources. We take pride in being a place employees want to work, as well as eagerly pursue quality outcomes for patients and families alike.
How you’ll contribute:
- 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.
- Provides resource information to patients and families as appropriate for future care needs.
- Creates a detailed Discharge Summary and Contract for each patient as assigned.
- 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.
Why join us:
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
- Brand New Facility: Opportunity to work in a brand-new, state of the art hospital with cutting edge equipment and technology.
What we’re looking for
Applicants should possess:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or relevant state licensure or at least three years of clinical experience within an inpatient behavioral health setting.
- Experience: Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.
- License: Unencumbered clinical license if eligible/needed per state regulations preferred. CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days.
EEOC Statement
Mercy Behavioral Health Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mercy Behavioral Health Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.