Mental Health Discharge Planner

HCA•Waycross, GA

64d

About The Position

The Discharge Planner and Case Coordinator is responsible for coordinating care and discharge of behavioral health patients for the Senior Behavioral Center at Memorial Satilla Health and provide support and education to patients and families relevant to inpatient care and continuation of services for discharge. The Discharge Planner and Care Coordinator works with appropriate parties and physicians through the patient response inquiry, admission, treatment and discharge process. D/C Coordinator will work collaboratively with members of the health care team, demonstrates competency to provide age appropriate care to geriatric patients, and provides patient and family education. Discharge/Care Coordinator provides professional therapeutic services to behavioral health patients and participates in multidisciplinary treatment team plan of care.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work, LCSW, Counseling or related field with experience as outlined below
1+ year(s) of experience in Case management, discharge planning, group leadership skills, age specific growth and development and crisis and behavioral management.
1+ year(s) of experience in Behavioral healthcare setting, performing clinical assessments or in a clinical treatment setting for non-nurses.
Lic Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Masters Social Worker
Basic Cardiac Life Support
CPI Certification within90 days of hire, then every other calendar year

Responsibilities

Coordinates and participates with appropriate interested parties and physicians through the patient response inquiry, admission, treatment and discharge process.
Completes assessments in a timely manner-90 minutes or less on average.
Provides behavioral health education to patients and families as needed.
Provides resources and support for patient and families.
Models and trains other behavioral health team members on managing and tracking inquiry calls.
Tracks and reports on all key indicators related to calls, assessment, admissions.
Participates and/or supports HBIPS and other quality indicators.
Ensures patient rights and confidentiality are maintained.
Provides input, suggestions and support appropriately.
Participates as an active member of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
May be required to complete preauthorization of inpatient psychiatric treatment.
Works collaboratively with hospital departments to assist managing behavioral health level of care determination clinical assessments.
Conduct discharge group meetings, providing supportive resources, discuss transition, identify potential risks or barriers to success, and providing Q&A to patients at regular intervals throughout care.
Conduct psychoeducational group sessions, process groups, support groups, and individual/family meetings as needed or designated.
Completes additional duties as assigned.
Promoting consistent positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service
Practicing and adhering to the "Code of Conduct" philosophy and "Mission and Value Statement"
Performing other duties as assigned

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.