Discharge Planner

UHS•Boston, MA

35d

About The Position

The Discharge Planner functions as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team with primary responsibilities for discharge planning. Acts as a liaison with referral sources and other departments within the Hospital. At Arbour Hospital - Jamaica Plain, we work diligently and compassionately to provide patients and their families with high-quality care and service excellence across a continuum of specialized behavioral health services. We have proudly served the residents of the greater Boston area since 1909. Our medical staff consists of psychiatrists who average 20 years of practice at our facility, providing a solid and trusted foundation for our patient-focused approach to behavioral healthcare. We are an important community resource for a wide range of vital behavioral healthcare services. We treat primary psychiatric and substance abuse disorders and constantly strive to meet the needs of our communities with treatment that address individualized behavioral health needs. We stand ready to provide compassionate care through inpatient treatment and a strong continuum of aftercare services, community-based programs, and day treatment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in social services or related field required.
Behavioral Health Experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team with primary responsibilities for discharge planning.
Acts as a liaison with referral sources and other departments within the Hospital.