Coordinator Discharge

Job Title: Coordinator Discharge

Location: Monmouth Medical Center

Department Name: Adult Psych (AP)

Req #: 0000246574

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Discharge Coordinator, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary clinical treatment team inclusive of nursing and social work, is responsible for the organization of all the patients' discharge planning needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree In Psychology or other related Human Services field or LPN licensure
• Minimum 3 years experience in an inpatient psychiatric unit required
• BSW preferred
• Training and/or education in an adult psychiatric treatment setting preferred

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day shift
• Full Time

Essential Functions:

• Responsibilities will include but are not limited to implementing and overseeing referral process for next level of care coordination with patient s family support members for meetings and discharge planning.
• Providing education and resources to patients 1:1 and through group facilitation.
• Participation in unit based treatment team and run down and arranging addressing transportation and related issues.
• The Discharge Coordinator takes an active role in hospital functions and activities.
• All methods of practice shall conform to written hospital policies and procedures and be carried out to the highest achievable level of competence in a manner demonstrating concern and consideration.
• Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (ie damaged floors walls ceiling tiles unsecured areas and medical errors etc.)

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer