Discharge Planner

Provide assistance to patients and their families by developing a documented continuing care plan to ensure ongoing support in recovery and/or other behavioral, mental, or health care follow-up after discharge from the facility.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• HSA & FSA
• Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D
• Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - with company match
• Employee Assistance Program/Employee Discount Program

The general hourly pay range for this role is $15-$19.14. This role offers a shift differential of $3/hour for hours worked at night.

Responsibilities

• Develop continuing aftercare plan, based on patient's needs, to promote long-term health and relapse prevention.
• Responsible for setting discharge appointments for patients, including group or individual therapy, psychologist, or psychiatrist.
• Make arrangements for community resources to facilitate discharge.
• Provide all needed documentation to other providers to facilitate the continuum of care.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources, patients, and counselors.
• Ensure all patient discharge planning documentation is clear, concise, and timely.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in nursing or human services field required.
• Bachelor's degree in social work or human services field preferred.
• One or more years’ experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• One or more years’ experience in discharge planning preferred.

Qualifications

• If applicable, current licensure as a LPN, RN within the state where the facility provides services.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.