Discharge Planner

Responsibilities

• Provides holistic and comprehensive case management services to all clients including intake assessment, biopsychosocial assessment, ASAM, utilization reviews, goal setting, and weekly progress monitoring
• Acts as an initial contact for each new client
• Responsible for ensuring timely completion of client orientation pack
• Ensures client has resources and knowledge to progress through program and towards resolution of treatment plan goals
• Affords assistance with vacation coverage of caseloads and groups for Primary Therapists as needed
• Facilitates psychoeducational groups as directed and attends clinical groups as needed
• Affords assistance to guides and therapists as needed
• Maintains an active case management caseload, providing interventions as needed and within area of expertise and limits of credentials
• Works with the client on a day-to-day basis assessing client needs and acting as a client advocate
• Provides crisis management for clients; makes linkages for interventions as appropriate
• Maintains client and program records in accordance with applicable standards and regulations of Licensure and Accreditation Boards
• Maintains and updates client release of information to third parties
• Provides aftercare calls for clients as directed by the Primary Therapist
• Mets each client weekly for a one-on-one assessment and documents meeting in EMR
• Attends clinical meetings and meets regularly with supervisor to exchange pertinent information and receive supervision
• Works in collaboration with other professionals as part of a treatment team to ensure optimum client outcomes
• Develops and maintains relationships with referring professionals
• Acts as client liaisons regarding medical needs and collaborates with the medical department/professionals in implementing treatment plans
• Affords assistance with aftercare needs and connects with legal authorities as directed by the Primary Therapist
• Manages client graduation/discharge process

Qualifications

• CADC or CADC-I
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Knowledge of addiction treatment principles and practices
• Proficiency in electronic health record systems

Benefits

We’re officially a Great Place to Work®! We’ve always believed that supporting our team is just as important as supporting our patients. Now, we’re proud to share that we’ve earned Great Place to Work® Certification - based entirely on feedback from our own employees. Read more here: https://ow.ly/YQ1C50WuRH1

This certification reflects the culture we’ve worked hard to build - one rooted in trust, inclusion, and purpose-driven leadership. At Bradford Health Services, we are committed to providing exceptional care to our patients while fostering a supportive and rewarding workplace for our employees. We believe that taking care of our team allows them to take better care of others, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being.

• Medical Coverage – Three new BCBSAL medical plans with better rates, improved co-pays, and enhanced prescription benefits.
• Expanded Coverage – Options for domestic partners and a wider network of in-network providers.
• Mental Health Support – Improved access to services and a new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) featuring digital wellness tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) modules and wellness coaching.
• Voluntary Coverages – Pet insurance, home and auto insurance, family legal services, and more.
• Student Loan Repayment – Available for nurses and therapists.
• Retail Retirement Benefits – 401(k) plan through Voya to help employees plan for the future.
• Generous PTO – A robust paid time off policy to support work-life balance.
• Voluntary Benefits for Part-Time Employees – Dental, vision, life, accident insurance, and telehealth options for those working 20 hours or more per week.

Bradford Health Services does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. In addition to federal law requirements, Bradford Health Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.