Discharge Coordinator, Full Time, Barnabas Unit

Discharge Coordinator, Full Time, Barnabas Unit Req : 0000086172 Category: Behavioral and Mental Health Status: Full-Time Shift: Day Facility: Central Jersey Behavioral Health Location: Adult Psych (Ap), 1691 U.S. Highway 9, Toms River, NJ 08755 The Discharge Coordinator, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary clinical treatment team (inclusive of nursing and social work), is responsible for the organization of all the patient s discharge planning needs. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: implementing and overseeing referral process for next level of care, coordination with patient s family/support members for meetings and discharge planning, providing education and resources to patients 1:1 and through group facilitation, participation in unit based treatment team and run down and arranging/addressing transportation and related issues. The Discharge Coordinator takes and active role in hospital functions and activities. All methods of practice shall conform to written hospital policies and procedures and be carried out to the highest achievable level of competence in a manner demonstrating concern and consideration. EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE: Bachelor s Degree in Psychology or other related Human Services field or LPN licensure with minimum 3 years experience on an inpatient psychiatric unit required. BSW preferred.Training and/or education in an adult psychiatric treatment setting preferred. Additional Information: The Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Center (with Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus Behavioral Health Services) constitutes a freestanding 100-bed acute care psychiatric facility which provides inpatient and intensive outpatient programs for adults and older adults diagnosed with psychiatric and dual disorders. RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity EmployerCompany Description:How do you build a healthier New Jersey? Every day at RWJBarnabas Health, extraordinary people like you come together to shape the answer. In our newly-integrated network of busy urban medical centers, acclaimed teaching and research facilities, and state-of-the-art community hospitals, we''re delivering world-class care to more than 5 million people across the Garden State "” and redefining the career expectations of every member of our team.We''re proud to be one of New Jersey''s premier employers, with a strong financial foundation and an outstanding national reputation for excellence in health care. At the same time, we feel like an extended family: A dynamic collection of diverse and passionate individuals with unique skills, deep roots in the communities we serve, and a shared belief that we''re better together.We know that the best way to serve our state is to build the strongest team in the country. We''re doing that by creating a compelling matrix organization that offers the unrivaled flexibility to explore opportunities across the entirety of our network "” so you can make the choices that will position you to grow and thrive for years to come.How do you build a better future? By focusing on quality of life. Great relationships. Community focus. And tremendous opportunities for lifelong learning and professional growth. Take a closer look at RWJ Barnabas Health, and you''ll s

Created: 2025-11-15