Discharge Planner

Job Description

Responsibilities

DISCHARGE PLANNER

Are you looking for a dynamic, entry level opportunity? Have you thought about working in a hospital? Are you looking for an AMAZING opportunity to work with a dynamic group of clinicians and diverse patient population? Are you looking for a great position with learning opportunities and potential for growth? Then apply today!

We offer a variety of treatment programs to serve various populations, such as the Chris Kyle Patriots Program and Acute and Residential treatment options for Alaska's youth.

The serves as a key member of the interdisciplinary team supporting the facility’s treatment program and philosophy; serves as the primary liaison between the facility and outside agencies for discharge planning, abuse reporting, and continuum of care functions.

JOB RESPONSIBLITIES :

• Facilitates timely referrals to alternate levels of care and assists family and / or guardian with completion of applications.
• Communicates with referral providers about new referrals and ensures that the facility has all necessary information to consider a referral; assists with ensuring that all receiving providers have all necessary clinical materials and information.
• Documents case management contacts in progress notes, communicates with therapists / treatment team about contact and updates on the status of discharge planning.
• Works with involved agencies by arranging and participating in multi-agency meetings as needed to facilitate a smooth discharge.
• Works with Utilization Review to establish prior authorization, travel, insurance application, etc. is coordinated for a timely discharge.
• Maintains a shared file where information is updated to review status of faxes, referrals, etc; maintains contact with current providers to update them on the status of patient / course of hospitalization and to obtain information from provider to share with treatment team.
• Participates in problem-solving regarding abrupt changes in discharge, coordinates and communicates the discharge plan.
• Coordinates travel arrangements as directed by the therapists and communicates all information to therapists in a timely manner; contacts family with travel information and provides copies of necessary travel documents to family if directed by the therapist / treatment team.
• Coordinates discharge appointments and communicates to therapist and family if directed by therapist / treatment team.
• Maintains documentation on all cases; ensuring progress notes on all case management contact / discharge planning efforts are completed no later than hours after the contact; documents discharge appointments in the discharge paperwork.
• Participates in community activities as requested by the Director of Social Services to build relationships with community providers.
• Serves as an effective team member and works closely with the Utilization Review team and clinical team.
• Makes phone contacts with referral services and outpatient providers weekly.

TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED

Qualifications

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE : Bachelor’s in social work, psychology, or related field is required. One year post degree experience preferred.

BENEFITS HIGHLIGHTS