Discharge Planner

Overview

Harbor Oaks Hospital is looking for a Discharge Planner to join our team!

Harbor Oaks Hospital, New Baltimore's leading Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Center is seeking a passionate Discharge Planner - to work at our facility in New Baltimore, MI.

Part-Time

Non-Exempt Position

Monday

• Friday

• Day Shift

Rate of Pay: $15.75 - $18.50 per hour

Responsibilities

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Provide assistance to patients and their families by developing a documented continuing care plan to ensure ongoing support in recovery and or other behavioral, mental or health care follow up after discharge from the facility.

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.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates degree in nursing 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 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.

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