PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR

Patient Care Coordinator

Forest View Hospital, located just seven miles southeast of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a private 108 bed psychiatric facility that serves children, adolescents and adults. We are licensed by the State of Michigan, fully accredited by The Joint Commission and we bring more than 45 years of experience to the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of behavioral health problems. As a part of our continued success and growth, we are seeking qualified applicants for a Patient Care Coordinator. The Patient Care Coordinator interviews patients and their families coordinating plans, programs, and activities that meet their emotional and social needs. Provides crisis intervention, assisting patients in understanding the implications and complexities of life situations, relationships, and its impacts on lifestyle. Serves as a liaison between the hospital, governmental, and external supports.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Performs psychosocial assessments and evaluates patient needs, identifying presenting problems
• Maintains relationships with community resource providers, particularly emphasizing facilitation of the referral process and providing continuity of care.
• Accurately completes case notes on a continual basis which are factual, up to date and descriptive. All case notes are entered into the required data system according to current policy
• Assists in after care supports and post-hospitalization community supports as needed.
• Attends and participates in team meetings as needed and required.
• Schedule discharge appointments within appropriate time frame
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

Qualifications Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or other related human service field

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