Discharge Planner (BSW)

NewVista Behavioral Health•Lorain, OH

17d•Onsite

About The Position

New Vista is currently recruiting for Discharge Planners (BSW required) at Clear Vista, a Behavioral Health Hospital located outside of Cleveland in Lorain, Ohio. WHO WE ARE The New Vista mission: Inspiring Hope, Restoring Peace of Mind, Healing L ives. At New Vista, our passionate and highly trained team of professionals inspires hope and delivers holistic care to those in need of behavioral health services in a contemporary and healing environment – one that is conducive to providing the life skills needed to regain stability and independence. With a blend of group therapy, clinical treatment, and unique surroundings, our beautiful healthcare centers provide a safe, serene, healing environment for adults and seniors with a variety of complex needs. Our compassionate team members work in a challenging yet rewarding environment where each person is a part of making direct impact on our patient’s lives. COME JOIN OUR TEAM AS DISCHARGE PLANNER AT CLEAR VISTA! PERKS AT WORK In addition to competitive market wages, full time employees at New Vista enjoy a full, robust package that encompasses Health Benefits, Work/Life Balance, Leadership Development, and Employee Recognition and Rewards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health (BSW) and experience with Mental Health population preferred
Handle with Care training and Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire or within 30 days of hire
One year of experience in a mental/behavioral health and/or Recovery Center preferred
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Teamwork, flexibility needed to fulfill job responsibilities, adapting to changes in work environment and accepting supervisory feedback.
Adherence to all relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines affecting the work environment, as well as maintenance of required competencies and communications skills.

Responsibilities

Assume primary responsibility for assigned client caseload.
Ensure that all documentation regarding discharge coordination is completed in a clear, concise, professional, and timely manner.
Act as liaison between referral sources and clients.
Conduct family interview and provide for referral to appropriate resources to include discharge transportation.
Complete provision of discharge documentation to next level of care provider.
Complete ROI as appropriate for discharge coordination.
Provide crisis intervention to clients as needed.
Plan aftercare for assigned clients to include case management.
Assist with Outcome Measures and Satisfaction Surveys.
Perform other duties as assigned.