Discharge Planner

Discharge Planner

We offer competitive salaries, full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth.

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing leader in addiction treatment services. We provide care across the nation touching the lives of more than 35,000 patients daily. Our mission is to remove all barriers to recovery and transform individuals, families, and communities with treatment that works. Our employees believe we are creating a better world where lives and communities are made whole again through comprehensive treatment.

As a Discharge Planner, you will be responsible for initiating discharge planning for patients, working closely with the treatment team to schedule appropriate after care appointments and communicating with referral sources. You will coordinate, conduct, and implement discharge planning for patients at the levels of care being provided upon discharge. This role also works as a part of the treatment team and maintains effective communication with teammates and community resources and accountability for services provided.

Benefits

• 18 days PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 401k with company match
• Company sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
• Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability and accident insurance.
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)
• Discounted tuition and scholarships through Capella University.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, in related field; applicable experience may be substituted for a degree.
• 3-5 years clinical case management/discharge planning experience

Responsibilities

• Provides appropriate and timely discharge planning from the facility, working closely with Utilization Review staff to maximize reimbursement and maintain appropriate census at each level of care.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining relationships with referral sources and community agencies providing services to persons with substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders, as well as, identifying the need to return clients to referral source at time of discharge.