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.

Other functions

· Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill requirements

· Associate's 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.

Additional regulatory requirements

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.