Discharge Planner

Acadia Healthcare • Germantown, TN

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About The Position

The Discharge Planner assists patients and their families by developing a documented continuing care plan to support recovery and arrange behavioral, mental, or other health care follow-up after discharge from the facility. The role coordinates appointments and community resources, facilitates continuity of care through documentation and communication with other providers, and serves as a liaison among referral sources, patients, and counselors. The position also performs other functions and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a human services field.
• One or more years of experience in a clinical setting.
• One or more years of experience in discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop continuing aftercare plans based on patients’ needs to promote long-term health and relapse prevention.
• Set discharge appointments for patients, including group or individual therapy and appointments with psychologists or psychiatrists.
• Arrange community resources to facilitate discharge.
• Provide necessary documentation to other providers to facilitate continuity of care.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources, patients, and counselors.
• Ensure patient discharge-planning documentation is clear, concise, and timely.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree