Discharge Planner

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.