Youth Inpatient Discharge Coordinator

Bellingham, WA

Full Time

Program Services-Delivery

Mid Level

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position:

Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization

Youth Inpatient Discharge Coordinator - Posting #27045

Hourly Rate: $25.46

Position Summary:

Full-time Discharge Coordinator position available at Visions Youth Treatment Center, our inpatient facility in Bellingham, WA. The Discharge Coordinator provides direct services to patients in a residential setting, with an emphasis on discharge planning and aftercare follow up. These services are provided to high-risk youth with a primary diagnosis of substance use disorder, who may also have a mental health diagnosis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Provides screening and evaluation of individuals and refers them as needed to other treatment/service programs as are available in the facility and in the community.
Provides screening and evaluation of psychological, social, and emotional problems and works under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor to refer clients to other treatment / service programs in the facility and in the community as needed.
Coordinates thorough discharge plan with the patient, family and community agencies.
Provides ongoing follow up with each patient post discharge and assist with linkage or referral to additional resources as needed.
Coordinates and cooperates with staff or other agencies and organizations in order to expedite treatment for each patient and for their continuum of care.
Attends regular staff meetings and in service training for clinical personnel.
Maintains accurate and current records on each patient in accordance to ASAM and according to the facility's procedure for patient records.
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Program Manager/Clinical Supervisor.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.

Conditions of Employment

This person must sign an oath of permanent confidentiality covering all patient relate information.
This person must receive a background check from DSHS and Washington State Patrol.
This person must comply with all ethical standards of Sea Mar and as required by DOH.
The person in this position shall have no history or evidence of alcohol or other drug misuse for a period of three (2) years immediately prior to the date of employment at the facility, and no misuse of alcohol or other drugs while employed at this center.
This person must complete an annual clinical competency test as a substance use disorder professional.
The Supervisor shall sign and date the job description to affirm the validity of the information herein.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must Have the ability to:

Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before clients or employees of organization.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Additional requirements:

Must possess a current First Aid Certificate
Pre-hire and annual employee health screening is required. Must pass a TB test at time of hire, and annually thereafter. Annual influenza vaccine required. Only exception is for employees with a medical or religious exemption approved by Administration.
Must have a valid Washington State driver's license
This position must obtain a CPR certificate within 90 days of hire date and is required to maintain a current CPR certificate throughout employment.
Must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19. Only exception is for employees with a medical or religious exemption approved by Administration.

Education and/or Experience:

Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, or Human Services.
An active SUDP/SUDPT license from the Washington State Department of Health is preferred.

What We Offer:

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:

Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription coverage
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.

We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position, email Oscar Rivera, Program Manager, at [email protected].

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted 10/29/2024

External candidates are considered after 11/1/2024

Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply thru our Career page at https://www.seamar.org/jobs-general.html

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