Hospital Discharge Planner

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At our 22-bed Behavioral Health Hospital, every role plays a vital part in changing lives, strengthening our community, and delivering care that truly matters.

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Discharge Planner

DEPARTMENT: Social Services

REPORTS TO: Social Service Director

SUPERVISES: No One

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt Position

LOF SUPPORT: LOF 4

Skill Checkoff Appraisals

See attached.

Mentoring Checklist Form

Non-Licensed.

Position Summary

The Discharge Planner, in accordance with The Joint Commission, federal and state regulations, Freedom's mission, policies and procedures, and PI standards, is responsible for coordinating with the admission staff and clinical staff to facilitate the meeting of patient's treatment needs. The Discharge Planner assumes responsibility for management of the discharge plan activities for the patient's stay throughout the program. The Discharge Planner contacts referral sources and family members in order to gather clinical information for the multidisciplinary team and reports to the treatment team. The Discharge Planner interacts with members of the medical/clinical team to provide a flow of communication. The Discharge Planner accurately documents in the medical record the findings and data that support the level and intensity of service rendered. The Discharge Planner functions as a member of the multidisciplinary team and assists in facilitating the treatment team process. The Discharge Planner is a source for payor source contact and liaisons with the medical and clinical staff in order to communicate admission and continued-stay criteria to referral sources, families, and payor sources as needed. Communicates with patients, families, and referral sources to ensure positive treatment outcomes. In addition, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in QM activities. The Discharge Planner adheres to the highest ethical standards regarding patient care and rights. The Discharge Planner facilitates communication to outside agencies to ensure that these patient rights, care, and needs are met.

Benefits

Full-Time Employees

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• 401(k) with Company Match
  
  

PRN Employees

• 401(k) with Company Match
  
  

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Leesville provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.