Discharge Planner

Ridgeview Institute Monroe•Monroe, GA

1d•$15 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Ridgeview Institute Monroe is seeking a compassionate and skilled Discharge Planner – Social Services to join their team. This full-time role involves performing social services functions to guide patients in accessing treatment skills and achieving optimal emotional health. Responsibilities include offering basic consultation, specialized clinical social work services, crisis intervention, and short-term/long-term family therapy. The Discharge Planner will also provide information and referrals, communicate with referral sources, identify patient needs, oversee communication of treatment progress and discharge plans, interface with the Business Development Department, and inform patients and families about discharge planning options. Additionally, the role assists with chart audits and medical record completion.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field preferred.
Minimum of one (1) year experience in related disciplines with hospital experience strongly preferred.
CPI training within 30 days of employment and prior to assisting in a restraining procedure.
Must be able to pass a competency exam for the area upon hire.
May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.

Responsibilities

Communicate with referral source within the first 24 hours of admission.
With assistance from the Care Center, social workers, and nursing identify all outside professionals currently working with the patient so that appropriate discharge plans can be completed and facilitates appropriate patterns of communication to minimize duplication.
Identifies needs of referrals sources and/or professionals during the period of hospitalization.
Oversees the tasks of continued communication of treatment progress, discharge plans, and time of discharge to outside interested parties as well as facilitating the transfer of required documents to the outside agents.
Interfaces with the Business Development Department to assist with the determination of customer satisfaction and problem identification and solutions.
Responsible for discharge plans including scheduling of appointments and communication with parents and significant family contacts.
Assists with chart audits and completion of medical records.
Inform patients and families on discharge planning options based on diagnoses, prognoses, resources, and preferences related to home care services.

Benefits

401(k) + matching
Health insurance
100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
100% company-paid short and long term disability insurance
Paid time off
Paid Holidays
Employee engagement events
Employee assistance program
Employee recognition program
Free parking
Career & training development opportunities
Dynamic and inclusive work environment
Engaged management team dedicated to your success
A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our northstar and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations