What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN Discharge Care Coordinator position at San Antonio Behavioral Health?
- 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.
- 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.
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Healthcare Spending Account
- Dependent Care Spending Account
- PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay
- Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term, and Universal plans are also available.)
- Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
