Discharge Planner

Acadia Healthcare • Belton, TX

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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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees