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MI_SJMHS Trinity Health - Michigan

Discharge Planning Assistant - Psychiatric Access (ED)

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What they do

A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.

$36,084 / year median in Michigan

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

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.