Full Time Days Your experience matters WellBridge Healthcare Fort Worth is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Discharge Coordinator joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® .
Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. How you'll contribute: The Discharge Coordinator is who excels in this role: Provide aftercare coordination for patients requiring ongoing medical or psychosocial support post-discharge. Create and maintain updated community resource listings for aftercare services.
Actively participate in the treatment planning process by scheduling aftercare appointments identified by the patient’s provider and therapist. Provide patients and families with resource information related to future care needs. Communicate proactively with clients, families, aftercare providers, and referral sources.
Draft comprehensive discharge summaries and contracts for each assigned patient. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team including physicians, utilization review, and nursing staff. Complete all required hospital and patient documentation thoroughly and in a timely manner.
Apply appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills during emergencies. Maintain confidentiality and ensure all HIPAA standards are upheld. Demonstrate working knowledge of clinical regulations including TJC, Medicaid, and state/federal laws.
What we're looking for Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or equivalent required. Experience may be substituted for education. Additional requirements include: Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients preferred.
Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills required. CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire
us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Comprehensive
Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. EEOC Statement “WellBridge Healthcare Fort Worth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
WellBridge Healthcare Fort Worth is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
Full time · Day shift · 40 hours per week