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Discharge Specialist - Behavioral Health Services
About WakeMed:
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.
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Position Information:
The Behavioral Health Discharge Specialist will assist the behavioral health team by coordinating discharge/transition planning services and providing clerical support by processing and disseminating the information and by performing departmental admin/clerical duties related to the execution of the discharge plan. The Discharge Specialist assists the Case Manager BH Licensed Clinician others on the interdisciplinary team and external post discharge providers to obtain services for the patients in preparation for discharge. Collaborates with the Network for Advanced Behavioral Health for successful connection and patient engagement regarding outpatient plans. Will arrange transportation and SDOH migration. The Discharge Specialist is skilled in establishing rapport with health care providers and community contacts. Anticipates and proactively avoids potential delays in disposition.
Experience Requirements:
1 Year Related Position Experience Required - And/Or 1 Year Behavioral Health Preferred
Education Required:
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required - And/Or Bachelor's Degree Social Work Preferred
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Not Applicable
Hours of Work:
Saturday & Sunday Every Other Weekend 7:30am - 6pm
Weekend Requirements:
Every Other
Call Requirements:
None
What You Can Expect
At WakeMed Health & Hospitals, our commitment to the health and well-being of our community begins right here at home with the WakeMed family. We think it’s pretty simple — we care for our employees and our employees care for the community.
WakeMed provides an inclusive work and patient care environment where differences are valued and everyone is respected.
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