Admission Discharge Coordinator at Wellpath

Lakeport, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Discharge Planning, Coordination, MAT Programs, Medical Programs, Mental Health Programs, Psychoeducational Sessions, Medication Coordination, Residential Placement, Community Agency Relations, Eligibility Applications, SSDI Assistance, SSI Assistance, Collaboration, Confidentiality, Documentation, Referrals

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

You Matter • Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture• Excellent career growth opportunities Join us and find a career that supports:• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging• Autonomy in a warm team environment• Growth and training Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: • DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it! • Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching• Company paid life insurance• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans *Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service. Why Us Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time. Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support. How you make a difference The Admission Discharge Coordinator coordinates and implements discharge planning services including identifying local resources and coordinating appointments with programs and/or providers as needed. Discharge Planners may also provide individual and/or group psychoeducational sessions for individuals who are scheduled for release into the community. Key Responsibilities Provide discharge planning services, including MAT, medical, and mental health programs, in accordance with contract requirements and accreditation standards. Conduct individual and group psychoeducational sessions for individuals scheduled for release, while coordinating medication and medical needs, including residential placement. Establish and maintain relationships with community agencies, assisting with eligibility applications for financial assistance (SSDI, SSI) and resumption of benefits. Collaborate effectively with Facility Staff, Parole Officers, and mental health and medical staff, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to security regulations. Document services in health records, assist with referrals to healthcare providers, and perform additional duties as assigned. Qualifications & Requirements Education Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Experience Previous experience in developing successful transition plans involving community resources for persons with medical, substance use, and/or mental illness is preferred. Licenses/Certifications Have and maintain current licensure as a Licensed Practical/Licensed Vocational Nurse within the state of employment. Must maintain CPR certification, and any other certifications (such as First Aid) required by contract. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness. We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles. Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description. We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

Responsibilities

The Admission Discharge Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and implementing discharge planning services, which includes identifying local resources and arranging appointments with necessary programs or providers. This role also involves conducting individual and group psychoeducational sessions for individuals scheduled for release, while managing medication and medical needs.