What You Will Do:

Discharge Coordinator
University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center
Part-time
Glen Burnie, Maryland

The Right Choice. Right Here.

We're looking for talented professionals to join our unique and Talented Team at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center — named a Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by the Baltimore Sun in 2019.

As a member of our team, you’ll experience:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental coverage including prescription drug coverage – Tax-Free Savings Plans, Tuition Reimbursement and more!
• Work Life Balance: You’ll accrue paid time off; we offer dependent care reimbursement, short/long term disability and an employee assistance program.
• Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement & continuing education options.
• Free parking onsite

General Summary
Under limited supervision, the discharge coordinator is responsible for assisting in the implementation of the discharge and aftercare plans on the inpatient psychiatric unit. The coordinator is a member of the care team and support team and has accountability to function as a part of the team to accomplish patient outcomes identified in the pathway/ plan of care.

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. These are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

• Participates as a member of the Patient Care Support Team to assist in the implementation of the discharge plan/after care plan/transfer/admission, including collaboration with Care/ Support Team members to meet patient’s needs
• Gathers pertinent medical and social data regarding patients, through consultation with psychiatrist, social worker, MHC and/or patient care team members.
• Applies the principles of growth and development over the life span and assesses data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his/ her age specific needs.
• Participates in treatment meetings/shift report.
• Assists in the development of an appropriate discharge plan, transfer or admission for the patient.
• Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to patient/ family rights, as identifies within the institution.
• Ensures the confidentiality and respects the rights of patients and employees and the confidentiality of all hospital and departmental documents.

What You Need to Be Successful:

Education and Experience

• Associate degree in related field with one year experience in medical/ psychiatric setting required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, psychology, or related field preferred.
• Currently licensed or license eligible in the State of Maryland when applicable. If eligible, must sit for examination at next available time it’s given.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows or successful completion of a hospital training program required.
• Knowledge of DSM-IV as appropriate

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.