Discharge Planning Assistant - Psychiatric Access (ED)

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

· Collaborate with the clinical team to refer patients to appropriate inpatient psychiatric treatment facilities based on age, diagnosis, and location.

· Obtain prior authorizations for patients admitted to Trinity Health sites.

· Prepare and send complete clinical packets to community partners to ensure efficient patient placement.

· Coordinate with Emergency Department or Medical Unit providers to gather updates necessary for successful transfers.

· Demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology and maintain awareness of varying levels of mental health care across counties served by Trinity Health Southeast Michigan sites.

Facilitates patient transfers and transportation to appropriate care settings (e.g., inpatient psychiatric units, partial hospitalization programs) based on referrals from clinical staff. Supports multiple sites to enhance Emergency Department and Medical Unit throughput, ensuring patients reach the appropriate level of care promptly to initiate treatment effectively. Coordinates referrals and transfers efficiently and cost-effectively while delivering quality, age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care and demonstrating required unit competencies.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.