Discharge Planner

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop continuing aftercare plans based on patient needs to promote long-term health and relapse prevention.
• Set discharge appointments for patients, including group or individual therapy, psychologist, or psychiatrist visits.
• Arrange 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Licenses & Certifications

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