Discharge Coordinator, Behavioral Health
| Facility | Mercy Health Behavioral Hospital |
| Location | Youngstown, OH |
| Career Area | Therapy |
| Schedule | Full Time |
| Workplace | On-site |
| Job Shift | Day |
| Date Posted | 04/27/2026 |
| Job ID | #340396 |
Discharge Coordinator, Behavioral Health
Full-time
Your experience matters
Mercy Health Behavioral Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Discharge Coordinator joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you'll contribute
A Discharge Coordinatorwho excels in this role:
Provides aftercare coordination for patients who need ongoing medical/psychosocial care following discharge.
Creates and maintains up to date aftercare coordination community resources.
Displays active involvement in treatment planning process, by setting up the aftercare appointments as identified by the patients' provider and therapist.
Provides resource information to patients and families as appropriate for future care needs.
Actively communicates with clients, families, aftercare providers, and referral sources.
Demonstrates proactive communication with those involved with the patients' treatment.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we're looking for
Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, or related clinical field from an accredited school. Additional requirements include:
Three years of discharge coordination experience in a healthcare setting preferred
One year of experience working in a psychiatric facility preferred
Must exhibit a comprehensive understanding of HIPAA
CPR certification is required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact
De-escalation certification is required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact
EEOC Statement
"Mercy Health Behavioral Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mercy Health Behavioral Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.