Copper Springs
Discharge Coordinator, (PRN)
Benefits
Job Description
The Discharge Coordinator provides comprehensive aftercare coordination for patients requiring ongoing medical,psychiatric, or psychosocial support post-discharge. Working closely with physicians, therapists, nurses, and utilization review specialists, you will maintain updated community resource directories, schedule follow-up appointments, draft complete discharge summaries, and serve as the primary liaison between patients, families, and outpatient referral sources.
Job Responsibilities & Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate comprehensive aftercare plans for behavioral health and addiction patients transitioning out of inpatient treatment.
Schedule post-discharge appointments with outpatient providers and therapists as identified by the clinical treatment team.
Build and maintain an updated database of community-based aftercare resources, support groups, and healthcare providers.
Proactively communicate treatment progress and aftercare arrangements to patients, families, outpatient providers,and referral sources.
Draft detailed, timely discharge summaries and post-treatment contracts in accordance with hospital documentation standards.
Utilize crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques during psychiatric emergencies while maintaining strict HIPAA compliance.
Requirements & Qualifications:
Experience Level: Intermediate Level (High School Diploma/GED required + psychiatric/chemical dependency experience).
Education: High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related human services field preferred.
Experience: Prior experience working with psychiatric and chemical dependency patient populations required.
Licensure & Certifications: Unencumbered clinical license preferred (if eligible/applicable per state guidelines); AHA CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training required within 30 days of hire.
Key Skills: Thorough knowledge of Joint Commission (TJC), Medicaid, and state/federal healthcare regulations; strong written and verbal communication; crisis de-escalation; and multi-disciplinary care coordination.
Copper Springs / Lifepoint Health is an Equal Opportunity / ADA / Drug-Free Workplace.