Inpatient Care Coordinator

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Provide therapeutic supervision to patients, assure security and safety of facility and assist counselor as needed. Provide case management and coordination of services within the Outpatient Treatment Programs. Assure adherence to state statutes and rules, CARF standards, and federal regulations including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2. Positively represents the organization and promotes Rimrock’s Mission to the community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Conduct discharge planning and arrange continuing care, mental health monitoring as needed, and medication monitoring for all discharging patients.
2. Conduct care coordination of clients to include scheduling patient appointments and coordinating legal, financial and housing services as assigned.
3. Provide therapeutic supervision of patients and patient activities, including maintaining the patient’s program schedule.
4. Conduct educational and ancillary programming as assigned.
5. Report all incidents, unusual events and emergencies immediately to the Safety Manager or Program Director according to Rimrock’s policies and procedures.
6. Assist patients with therapeutic assignments.
7. Transport patients to and from appointments and activities.
8. Attend all scheduled staff meetings and in-services, completing ten hours of continuing education per year.
9. Provide orientation to new patients.
10. Other duties as assigned. 

EDUCATION/TRAINING: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Service or Social Work field or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree is required. One year of experience working in the Mental Health or SUD field is preferred.

SKILLS: Communication; ability to take direction and work adjunctively with therapeutic team; provide empathy and possess a knowledge and compassion of patients with addiction and implement positive reinforcement of patients. Computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft software including Word, Excel and Outlook.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is indoors in an environment with moderate noise. Intermittent physical effort involving lifting of up to 25 pounds, walking and stooping is required. A typical workday involves sitting, standing, walking, use of a keyboard, reaching with hands and arms, and talking and hearing. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT/JOB LOCATIONS: Involves everyday risks or discomforts requiring normal safety precautions in a residential setting. Work may involve mental and emotional stress. Some driving required. Some outdoor exposure when supervising patients outdoors and in recreation programming. Will work primarily at a residential facility.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.