Discharge Planner
About The Position
We are excited to announce an opening for the Discharge Planner at Hendricks Behavioral Hospital (HBH). The Discharge Planner is responsible for planning and coordinating activities related to discharge planning. Developing and implementing a plan of care designed to meet the patient’s post hospitalization needs while ensuring continuity of care. Provides discharge planning to patients and families determining which hospital or community resources should be included in the patient's discharge plan and requesting the determination of the level of patient care for nursing home or group placement. Accurately assesses patient's financial resources, makes referrals to community, and coordinates transfers to extended care facilities (ECF), group care homes, or other acute hospitals. Documents discharge plan in medical records, completing final documentation within two working days of discharge. Serves as a member of a multidisciplinary case management team. Administers the patient satisfaction survey. Participates in continuing education programs to maintain skills and social work licensure.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of one (1) year experience in related disciplines with hospital experience strongly preferred.
- Additional Skill Requirements: Crisis prevention/management training within 30 days of employment and prior to assisting in a restraining procedure. May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.
Responsibilities
- Planning and coordinating activities related to discharge planning
- Developing and implementing a plan of care designed to meet the patient’s post hospitalization needs while ensuring continuity of care
- Providing discharge planning to patients and families determining which hospital or community resources should be included in the patient's discharge plan and requesting the determination of the level of patient care for nursing home or group placement
- Accurately assessing patient's financial resources, makes referrals to community, and coordinates transfers to extended care facilities (ECF), group care homes, or other acute hospitals
- Documenting discharge plan in medical records, completing final documentation within two working days of discharge
- Serving as a member of a multidisciplinary case management team
- Administering the patient satisfaction survey
- Participating in continuing education programs to maintain skills and social work licensure
Benefits
- 401(k) + matching
- Health insurance
- 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 100% company-paid long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid Holidays
- Cafeteria on site
- Employee engagement events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee recognition program
- Free parking
- Career & training development opportunities
- Dynamic and inclusive work environment
- Engaged management team dedicated to your success
- A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our northstar and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
