Admission/Discharge Coordinator - Mental Health

Latrobe, PA

Full Time

Mid Level

Passavant Memorial Homes (“PMH”) is one of the foremost, consumer-focused providers of support to individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, mental health, and behavioral health needs. Our team of professionals have been dedicated to promoting choice and independence for persons with intellectual disabilities for more than 120 years. Throughout our history, we have continuously focused on ensuring the highest quality support and providing a variety of opportunities for our employees to develop and advance.
This is a full-time position under the direct supervision of the Long-Term Structured Residence (LTSR) Director. The Admission/Discharge Coordinator- Mental Health performs functions to support individuals through the process of admission and discharge at the WLTSR program.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ADMISSION/DISCHARGE COORDINATOR- MENTAL HEALTH:

Interview all referrals received for the placement at the WLTSR
Collect all additional information related to the referrals
Document and review all information on referrals with WLTSR team consisting of the Director, Coordinators and Psychiatrist
Document the team’s decision of admission approval on non-approval
Communicate to all necessary entities (County, referring entity) the outcome of the referral review
Document the plan and monitor progress
Review weekly with the WLTSR team including the Director and Coordinators
Complete monthly Carelon reviews or as required

Admission:

Upon admission, assess the needs in regards of benefits for the individual including but not limited to Social Security, Medical Assistance, Identification, Rep Payee, and other financial needs
Develop a plan to work on obtaining all necessary items
Attend, participate in each individual’s 305 court hearing to maintain, from a legal perspective, the individual’s ability to stay in a restrictive setting
Review initial assessments and treatment plans
Develop a specific and initial plan to access all additional outside services including but not limited to case management, drug and alcohol therapy, counseling and a plan to obtain the services

Discharge:

After an individual is in the program for one month review all information on progress and participation in the program
Develop and document and initial discharge plan and any additional needs
Review with the WLTSR team including the Director and Coordinator for additional items and approval
Participate in Carelon recovery meetings for individuals as needed
Participate in weekly meetings with the individuals and the Psychiatrist
Participate in monthly treatment team meetings
Work with the individual, team and outside entities on discharge by making all necessary referrals to community programs, ensuring additional follow up care when discharged, trial visits etc..

REQURIED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE ADMISSION/DISCHARGE COORDINATOR- MENTAL HEALTH:

At a minimum associate’s degree, or 60 credit hours, from an accredited college or university and at least one (1) year experience coordinating admissions and discharges
Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License
An understanding of Mental Health

PMH OFFERS A VARIETY OF BENEFITS INCLUDING:

$62,500 annual salary
Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision
Generous PTO Package
401K Retirement Plan
Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
Dynamic and Supportive Work Environment

Passavant Memorial Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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