What are the responsibilities and job description for the Discharge Planner position at INcompass Healthcare?
Position Summary
The Discharge Planner will provide crisis intervention services, assessment and therapeutic recovery-based services to clients presenting to Crisis Services and to those assigned to the Inpatient Unit. The Discharge Planner provides assistance to the Social Services Lead and other treatment teams in coordinating the care of clients. This position may provide day-time emergency on-call based on supervisory discretion for coverage issues.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Clinical Services Activities
The Discharge Planner will provide crisis intervention services, assessment and therapeutic recovery-based services to clients presenting to Crisis Services and to those assigned to the Inpatient Unit. The Discharge Planner provides assistance to the Social Services Lead and other treatment teams in coordinating the care of clients. This position may provide day-time emergency on-call based on supervisory discretion for coverage issues.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Clinical Services Activities
- Lives out the INcompass Healthcare promise by consistently displaying compassion, treating all with dignity, and providing exceptional care for everyone.
- Incorporates the six principles of trauma informed care throughout all aspects of their work.
- Under the supervision of the master’s level Social Worker, conducts psychosocial histories for clients admitted to the Inpatient Unit.
- Assists Social Services Lead in case management activities for inpatient clients.
- Participates in the provision of inpatient therapeutic program activities as appropriate.
- Documents in individual client charts progress and needs for recovery.
- Coordinates discharge planning in conjunction with treatment team:
- Provides treatment updates to family members and/or other professionals during treatment.
- Conducts psycho-educational recovery-based groups on topical information for inpatient clients as assigned.
- Attends all reports, staffing and reviews necessary for case coordination and disposition.
- Cultivates and utilizes a broad and effective referral network to assist with the external placing of clients when indicated.
- Responds to inpatient clinical emergencies as needed.
- Answers crisis calls and documents appropriately.
- Participates in multi-disciplinary staffing of inpatient clients and other program and agency meetings.
- Takes responsibility for self-directed learning activities and keeping abreast of agency and Unit changes.
- Knowledge of and experience with brief models of individual, family, and group treatment.
- Knowledge of service area networking systems available for clients and/or families of clients.
- Demonstrated sensitivity to cultural issues in a rural, poverty area.
- Knowledge of client activities in a recovery based inpatient setting.
- Knowledge and experience with crisis intervention services.
- Good communication skills and ability to work within a team setting.
- Nonjudgmental attitude and desire to work with clients.
- Knowledge of computers and data entry.
- Must have completed training in CPR and First Aid.
- Willingness to work a flexible work schedule such as evening and weekend hours to be available during hours that clients/families can be seen.
- Displays positive consumer interaction and ability to handle crisis situations.
- Demonstrations compassion and dedication to assisting clients in meeting and obtaining their recovery goals.
- Bachelor’s degree in social work preferred or related field preferred.
- Experience working in an inpatient or residential setting as an interdisciplinary treatment team member.
- Basic computer skills to enter data into an electronic health record.
- Must have proven organizational skills and experience working within a team setting.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Prescription Coverage
- Company Paid Life , AD&D and Disability Insurance
- Company match up to 4.5% for 401k.
- Generous PTO Plan, no wait period
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Unlimited employee referrals
- Paid holidays
Salary : $18 - $21
