Patient Discharge Coordinator – Behavioral Health

Job overview

The Patient Discharge Coordinator – Behavioral Health role is onsite in Washington, DC. Pay is $51,395–$55,678 per year. McClendon Center provides outpatient behavioral rehabilitation and community-based services for people with mental illness in Washington, DC. The coordinator supports continuity of care for clients admitted to inpatient units by engaging with them, coordinating with inpatient and outpatient providers, and arranging follow-up after discharge. The role also documents care, supports medication and prescription access, and helps clients connect with community services and resources.

What you'll do

• Respond to admission notifications 24 hours a day, seven days a week on a rotating basis
• travel to inpatient units within required time frames
• obtain releases and required documents
• coordinate follow-up with outpatient providers
• conduct brief psychosocial intakes and enter records in the electronic medical record
• maintain contact with inpatient units and treatment teams
• observe clients before and after discharge and confirm medication lists and discharge dates
• complete discharge documents and reports
• transport clients to fill prescriptions and to their residence
• schedule follow-up home visits until the psychiatric appointment is kept
• coordinate access to behavioral health, substance-use, preventive, and chronic-illness services.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

patient discharge coordinator

behavioral health

washington dc

mcclendon center

discharge planning

care coordination

psychosocial intake

electronic medical record

community integration

bachelor’s degree required

rotating 24/7 coverage

$51,395–$55,678/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health and wellness benefits
• four weeks of combined sick and vacation leave
• 403(b) retirement contributions
• life insurance
• professional support and career development
• laptop and iPhone.

Why this role

Bachelor’s degree required; two to four years of relevant experience; valid driver’s license and vehicle required; rotating 24/7 admission response coverage.

About the employer

McClendon Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers. Sector: 62.