Discharge Planner

​ 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 . ​

​ D evelop 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

​ Associates 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. ​ O ne 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. ​ We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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