PRN Discharge Care Coordinator

The Discharge Care Coordinator ensures that there are appropriate appointments for follow-up care, safety plans, transportation, living arrangements, and prescriptions for any medications that may be needed following discharge. Helps patients smoothly transition from inpatient services to outpatient services. Responsible for working with the treatment team in determining a psycho-social-emotional needs assessment, completing trauma informed care discharge plans, assisting patients and their families with accessing community resources, providing rehabilitative services, and initiating crisis intervention when needed.

Essential Duties:

·         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