PRN Discharge Care Coordinator

• Conduct thorough assessments of patients' mental health status, treatment history, and support systems to identify their specific needs and challenges
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and nurses, to gather relevant information and insights
• Create individualized discharge plans in collaboration with patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers, incorporating input from treatment teams and considering patients' preferences and resources
• Identify and address potential barriers to successful discharge, such as housing instability, lack of social support, and financial constraints
• Coordinate with community resources, including outpatient mental health clinics, housing assistance programs, vocational rehabilitation services, and peer support groups, to establish post-discharge support networks for patients
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient assessments, discharge plans, progress notes, and referrals
• Monitor patients' progress and adherence to discharge plans through regular follow-up contacts, phone calls, and appointments, adjusting plans as needed based on changes in patients' circumstances or treatment goals
• Foster effective communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including healthcare providers, social service agencies, community organizations, and insurance companies, to ensure continuity of care and seamless transitions for patients
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings to discuss patient progress, treatment recommendations, and discharge planning strategies

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education and/or Licensure Bachelor's degree preferred or high school diploma and a minimum of two (2) year's equivalent work experience required.
• Experience Two years' experience in healthcare or healthcare-related case management or court liaison duties or one (1) year related experience in a psychiatric health care facility; direct practice in mental health treatment and experience in crisis intervention and customer service preferred.
• Additional Requirements Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

Benefits

• 401K Retirement Plan

Qualification

High School or equivalent