Discharge Planner-Full Time
Summary
Title: | Discharge Planner-Full Time |
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ID: | 5730-1104 |
Department: | Clinical |
Location: | Westhampton Beach |
Description
MAIN FUNCTION:
- To oversee the coordination and provision of timely discharge/continuing care planning for clients in treatment, thereby enhancing the next level of care.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Schedules and conducts individual discharge planning session with clients.
- Enter progress notes and other clinical documentation, including discharge bundle, into the EMR.
- Coordinate client transportation upon discharge.
- Interfaces directly with case managers as to client’s input/commitment to this process.
- Act as liaison between this facility and facility projected to provide next level of care.
- Schedule outpatient appointment on EMR scheduling calendar.
- Make referrals to appropriate community services and outside providers.
- Explores usage of potential continuing care service providers.
- Coordinate placement and screenings for recovery housing.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:
- Knowledge of referral sources
- Individual counseling
- Discharge and Referral
- EMR documentation
- Proficient in computer usage including EMR System, Microsoft Outlook and other information systems.
- Follow-up calls
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree preferred and minimum of one-year experience in discharge planning. CASAC preferred.
This opening is closed and is no longer accepting applications