Discharge Planner

Acadia External • Cincinnati, OH

11h

About The Position

The Discharge Planner is responsible for developing continuing after care plans to promote long-term health and relapse prevention. This role involves setting discharge appointments for patients, including group or individual therapy, and making arrangements for community resources. The Discharge Planner also acts as a liaison between referral sources, patients, and counselors, ensuring all discharge planning documentation is clear, concise, and timely.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in nursing or human services field required.
• 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.
• Current licensure as an LPN, RN within the state where the facility provides services.

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