Job Information
Seafield Center, Inc. Continuing Care Coordinator in Westhampton Beach, New York
Title:Continuing Care Coordinator
ID:5730-1143
Department:Clinical
Location:Westhampton Beach
Description
MAIN FUNCTION:
To oversee the coordination and provision of timely discharge/continuing care planning for patients in treatment and patients going to Seafield sober homes, thereby enhancing the next level of care.
This position is classified as Essential Day 2 for emergency closure purposes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Schedules and conducts individual discharge planning session with patients.
Enter progress notes and other clinical documentation, including discharge bundle, into the EMR.
Coordinate patient transportation upon discharge.
Interfaces directly with case managers as to patient’s input/commitment to this process.
Act as liaison between this facility and facility projected to provide next level of care.
Schedule outpatient appointment on EMR scheduling calendar.
Make referrals to appropriate community services and outside providers.
Explores usage of potential continuing care service providers.
Coordinate a telehealth appointment for current patients and Seafield outpatient facilities
Conduct screenings and approvals for patients going to Seafield recovery housing
Handle the placement of all patients going into Seafield managed sober homes
Handle the admissions and discharges of all patients in Seafield managed sober homes
Forward weekly census to house managers and outpatient facilities.
Maintain accurate, up to date, house census and keep outstanding Resources balances.
Screen and answer calls from potential and past or present house residents and referral sources.
Liaison with Outpatient facilities regarding potential admission placement.
Screen outside provider biopsychosocial evaluations for housing admission criteria.
Maintain accurate, up to date, house census and keep outstanding Resources balances.
Forward weekly census to house managers and outpatient facilities.
Office duties to include – typing memos, letters, correspondence and reports as needed.
Maintain daily contact with house managers.
Complete monthly housing referral source report.
Perform other duties as assigned.
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of referral sources
Individual counseling
Discharge and Referral
EMR documentation
Proficient in computer usage including EMR System, Microsoft Outlook and other information systems.
Followup calls
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree preferred and minimum of one-year experience in discharge planning. CASAC preferred. Supervisory experience preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those functions that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing this job, the employee is required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
This is a largely sedentary role and involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required occasionally.
The employee must have the ability to use a computer keyboard, mouse, calculator, copier, fax machine, scanner and telephone.
Full Time Availability $19-$21