Patient Discharge Coordinator (Behavioral Health) (Bachelor's Level)

16 days ago

Washington, District of Columbia$51K - $56KFull TimeBehavioral Health

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Compensation Intelligence

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At Market

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At market rate for Behavioral Health in DC

Implied $/RVU:

$11(-79% vs median)median: $50/RVU

= 32% of Medicare CF ($33.40)

Experience-adjusted range

5+ yrs range:$56k – $86kp50–p75

Job Description

About the Role

Join McClendon Center as a Patient Discharge Coordinator – Behavioral Health in United States.

Key Responsibilities

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS.

Requirements

Respond to admission notifications 24 hours per day, 7 days per week on a rotating basis.

Travel to inpatient units within required time frame to engage with clients post

Obtain signed release forms and other required documentation from clients and coordinate appropriate follow

up care with the client’s outpatient providers.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $51K - $56K

20 days PTO.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join McClendon Center as a Patient Discharge Coordinator – Behavioral Health.

Key Skills

Behavioral healthCase managementPsychosocial intakeCrisis interventionSubstance abuse assessmentDischarge planningElectronic medical recordClient advocacyClinical supportCommunity integrationMedication managementResource coordinationDocumentationInterdisciplinary collaboration

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Patient Discharge Coordinator (Behavioral Health) (Bachelor's Level) at McClendon Center a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Behavioral Health physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context

This Behavioral Health position at McClendon Center is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

McClendon Center lists compensation for this physician position at $51k to $56k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Washington, District of Columbia.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($51k–$56k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral health, Case management, Psychosocial intake, Crisis intervention, Substance abuse assessment, Discharge planning, Electronic medical record, Client advocacy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.

Core responsibilities: The Patient Discharge Coordinator manages the transition of clients from inpatient units to outpatient care by coordinating follow-up services and conducting psychosocial intakes. They are responsible for maintaining regular contact with treatment teams, transporting clients, and ensuring all discha...

Benefits package: Competitive salary range based on experience, Professional support and career development, Health and wellness benefits, Four weeks of combined sick and vacation leave, 403(b) retirement contributions, Life insurance, Latest technology and work tools (laptop and iPhone). A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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