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Discharge Coordinator

Discharge Coordinator

VitalCore Health StrategiesDaytona Beach, Florida, United States, 32124
25 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Join the VitalCore Team in Florida! We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has an opening for a Discharge Coordinator at Volusia County Jail in Daytona Beach, Florida!

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate and dedicated individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

DISCHARGE COORDINATOR SCHEDULE

  • PRN

DISCHARGE COORDINATOR POSITION SUMMARY

The Medical Discharge Planner provides access to community programs, ensure continuity of care following release into the community, advocate for patient needs, and act as liaisons between the multiple systems impacting the lives of offenders with mental health illnesses, co-occurring substance use disorders, and chronic medical illnesses.

DISCHARGE COORDINATOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Provides discharge planning for patients in a correctional environment, determining which community resources should be included in the discharge plan and setting up appointments for the patient in the community.
  • Accurately assesses patient's financial resources, makes referrals to community groups to provide assistance with medical and mental health care as needed and assists with plans for housing.
  • Documents discharge plans in medical record, completing final documentation within two working days of discharge.
  • Functions as a member of a multidisciplinary case management team.
  • Develops and maintains positive relationships with community resources.
  • Participates in the client satisfaction survey (QAPI).
  • Participates in continuing education programs to maintain skills and social work licensure.
  • Attends training and meetings as required.

    • DISCHARGE COORDINATOR MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • A bachelor's degree in a mental health or related field
  • Case Management experience
  • Applicants with experience in a correctional health care setting will be given preference.
  • Familiarity with medical / MH terminology / diagnosis should be required
  • Knowledge of accessing services in community
  • Licensing preferred, not required.
  • Baseline understanding the medical parole process preferred, not required.

    • VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.

    Keywords : bachelor degree, social work, behavioral health, Correctional Facility, Daytona Beach,, Volusia, Volusia County, Florida, mental health, health care, PRN

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