Continuing Care Coordinator

About the Role

Continuing Care Coordinators help manage client-related communication and coordination with referral sources, such as hospitals, outpatient practices, schools, and governmental organizations. Specifically, they are responsible for some or all of the following: providing treatment updates to referring providers and planning discharge for clients in our care.

1. Treatment updates to referring providers

For clients receiving care at Charlie Health, Continuing Care Coordinators may be responsible for providing consistent, high-quality treatment updates to referral sources. They may also help answer questions about their referred clients. A key aspect of this role is building trusting relationships with referral sources – Continuing Care Coordinators are expected to communicate professionally and collaboratively to deliver a seamless, supportive experience.

2. Discharge planning

For clients completing treatment at Charlie Health, Continuing Care Coordinators may be responsible for developing a discharge plan. The discharge plan is Charlie Health’s opportunity to set the client and family up for success post-program. Continuing Care Coordinators ensure that each plan is comprehensive and clinically appropriate. Key activities include identifying appropriate aftercare resources and engaging with clients to facilitate a smooth transition.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a supportive, positive experience for clients and referral sources / external providers
• Work directly with clients, families, and referral sources to understand their needs and preferences
• Make accurate and timely referrals to aftercare resources for clients discharging from Charlie Health
• Use and maintain a nationwide provider database to identify appropriate referral options
• Make referrals using external provider’s preferred communication channels
• Follow-up with clients and/or external providers to verify placement
• Communicates with referral providers about new referrals and ensures that the facility/provider has all necessary information to consider a referral; assists with ensuring that all receiving providers have all necessary clinical materials and information.
• Documents case management contacts in progress notes.