Mohawk Valley Health System·City of Utica, New York
The Discharge Planner is responsible for performing psychosocial assessments and establishing appropriate discharge plans for patients in an acute care hospital. They collaborate with nursing staff and act as patient advocates to ensure access to community resources and primary care follow-ups.
Job Summary Under the direction of the Director of Case Management, the Discharge Planner is responsible for establishing an appropriate discharge plan for patient’s in the acute care hospital setting. Core Job Responsibilities
Responsible to perform psychosocial assessments to determine the patient’s discharge planning needs Participate in progression rounds to report anticipated discharge planning barriers Act as an advocate for patients and families to ensure that they are aware of resources available to them in the community Collaborate with the CM/Patient Type Status Nurses to ensure that the patients are in the correct level of care Responsible to establish an appropriate discharge plan and arrange services to meet the needs of the patient Ensure that there is clear documentation of the patient’s anticipated discharge planning needs and a final note to ensure that all patient needs are met Identify if the patient has a Health Care Proxy (HCP) and if not, offer assistance in helping them identify a HCP Identify a Care giver and inform them of discharge planning arrangements Ensure that arrangements are made for patient to have primary care follow up appointments or establishing them with primary care Perform other duties as required.
Education/Experience Requirements REQUIRED: Bachelor's Degree in related field
Preferred: 2-3 years experience in all aspects of social service and discharge planning preferred
Licensure/Certification Requirements Disclaimer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor. Job Details Req Id 98469 Department CASE MGMT Shift Days Shift Hours Worked 8.50 FTE 0.2 Work Schedule CWAT Employee Status A7 - Occasional Union 2005 - CWA Pay Range $28 - $41 per hour
Market context
In New York, nursing roles like LPN positions are commonly driven by ongoing staffing needs in hospitals, long-term care, and behavioral health settings. Competition can be stronger for roles that prefer mental health, alcoholism, or chemical addiction experience, so a valid New York State LPN license and accredited nursing education matter. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your application to highlight any relevant behavioral health experience.
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