Discharge Planner

Acadia Healthcare•Galax, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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 healthcare follow-up after discharge from the facility.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Develop continuing after care 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.