Emergency Psychiatry Discharge Planner
About The Position
The Discharge Planner in collaboration with the health care team, serves as a patient advocate while developing a safe and appropriate discharge plan which provides the best possible disposition for the patient while utilizing resources effectively and efficiently. The Discharge Planner Provides assessments of patients and families to identify emotional, social and environmental strengths and problems related to their diagnosis, illness, treatment, and or life situation. Formulates, develops and implements a comprehensive discharge plan utilizing appropriate social work interventions. Coordinate the plan with the interdisciplinary team and make recommendations for further treatment for the patient to achieve his/her optimal level of functioning. Evaluate the process at appropriate intervals and modify the plan as necessary. Monitor length of stay. Arranges, procures, and co-ordinates patient/family post hospital needs, participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Plan for care at another level (SNF, ICF, assisted living, physical rehab, etc.) or reintegration into the home/community. Plan of care promotes compliance with all applicable regulations as well as consideration of appropriate resource utilization. Advocates on behalf of the patient. Utilizes electronic programs to facilitate placements and documents in these programs to meet documentation standards. Collaborates with community agencies and resources to develop a comprehensive knowledge base of available resources for patients and families. Networks with community resources to build strong working relationships with these agencies/resources. Maintains an extensive knowledge of benefits and regulatory guidelines to maximize utilization of resources and cost effectiveness. Meets documentation standards for quality and timeliness. Maintains confidentiality of patients/family's medical information in accordance with department and hospital policies. Adheres to established productivity measures. Remains current with social work and health care developments. Attends educational offering provided by Carillion and in the community. Identifies social problems and advocates for change. Provides education to patients and families for issues related to adaptation of the patient's illness or situation. Provide excellent service to patients/customers; build strong relationships and team cohesiveness. Focuses on quality and positive solutions. Demonstrates compassion and understanding in response to patient and customer requests/needs. Promotes effective communication with patients, medical providers, clinic personnel, management and staff to ensure that work processes remain efficient. Maintains effective written and oral communications with a diverse population. Maintains confidential information. Handles difficult situations with tact and diplomacy. Mon-Thur 7a-5p
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's degree in human services.
- Must successfully complete orientation and competency validation for position.
- Demonstrate ability to think independently and problem solve, prioritize and multi-task.
- Ability and willingness to work as an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team.
Responsibilities
- Develop a safe and appropriate discharge plan
- Provide assessments of patients and families
- Formulate, develop and implement a comprehensive discharge plan utilizing appropriate social work interventions
- Coordinate the plan with the interdisciplinary team and make recommendations for further treatment
- Evaluate the process at appropriate intervals and modify the plan as necessary
- Monitor length of stay
- Arrange, procure, and co-ordinate patient/family post hospital needs
- Plan for care at another level (SNF, ICF, assisted living, physical rehab, etc.) or reintegration into the home/community
- Utilize electronic programs to facilitate placements and documents in these programs to meet documentation standards
- Collaborate with community agencies and resources to develop a comprehensive knowledge base of available resources for patients and families
- Network with community resources to build strong working relationships with these agencies/resources
- Maintain an extensive knowledge of benefits and regulatory guidelines to maximize utilization of resources and cost effectiveness
- Meet documentation standards for quality and timeliness
- Maintain confidentiality of patients/family's medical information
- Adhere to established productivity measures
- Remain current with social work and health care developments
- Attend educational offering provided by Carillion and in the community
- Identify social problems and advocates for change
- Provide education to patients and families for issues related to adaptation of the patient's illness or situation
- Provide excellent service to patients/customers
- Promote effective communication with patients, medical providers, clinic personnel, management and staff
- Maintain effective written and oral communications with a diverse population
- Handle difficult situations with tact and diplomacy
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
- Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
- Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
- Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
- Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
- Discounts on childcare
- Continued education and training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
