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Discharge Planner
Acadia Healthcare Inc.
Battle Creek , MI 49017
Posted 3 weeks ago
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- 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.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Associate degree in nursing or human services field required. 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.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
- If applicable, current licensure as an LPN, RN within the state where the facility provides services.
- 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.
Bronson offers competitive pay and many other great benefits:
- Three Medical Plan Levels, Dental and Vision Insurance
- HSA with a Company Contribution
- FSA Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Basic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401k with a Company Match
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Employee Discount Program
Generous PTO, Sick Time, Paid Holidays, and Professional Development Reimbursement
Key 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.
- Arranges 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.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Associates degree in nursing or human services field required. 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.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
- If applicable, current licensure as a LPN, RN within the state where the facility provides services.
- CPR, 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.