Discharge Coordinator-Behavioral Health Unit

Job Summary: The Discharge Coordinator performs a wide variety of tasks and functions related to discharge planning, care coordination and resource utilization in order to assure the achievement of efficient and timely patient discharge. The Discharge Coordinator reports and works closely with the Case Managers and Social Workers.

Essential Job Duties:

• Provides consultation to other staff, MD's, patients, significant others in the development of the discharge health care plan and the available community resources as needed

• Evaluates the financial needs and insurance coverage of patients and assists patients and significant others in obtaining / applying for appropriate aid for discharge.

• Collaborates with health care team when it is determined that the patients no longer benefit from acute treatment or when requested treatment is not available. Assists with coordination of transfers

• Serves as a resource for referral information (skilled facilities, home health agencies etc.)

Education/Experience:

• Some college preferred

• Minimum of 2 years in acute setting with at least 6months as discharge planner experience

• Current BLS for Health Care Provider card

• Managment of Assaultive Behavior Certification

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