Battle Creek, Michigan, USA
8 days ago
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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Associate 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.

Bronson offers competitive pay and many other great benefits:

Three Medical Plan Levels, Dental and Vision Insurance HSA with a Company Contribution FSA Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Basic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance 401k with a Company Match    EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Employee Discount Program

Generous PTO, Sick Time, Paid Holidays, and Professional Development Reimbursement   

Key Responsibilities:

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. Arranges 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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

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. One 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, 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.

 

 

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