Discharge Planner

Erlanger Behavioral Health • Chattanooga, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a Discharge Planner at Erlanger Behavioral Health! Located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, our 94-bed treatment center offers superior psychiatric and addiction services to individuals of all ages. Specializing in exceptional mental health care for various age groups, we cater to adolescent patients aged 12+ and older adults. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of those in need through compassionate therapeutic practices and thrive in a supportive team environment that fosters learning and growth, this position is perfect for you! Apply now!

PURPOSE STATEMENT:
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 health care 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 required (training available upon hire and offered by facility.
• First aid may be required 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees