What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Discharge Planner position at Memorial Satilla Health?
Description
Introduction
Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Mental Health Discharge Planner today with Memorial Satilla Health.
Benefits
Memorial Satilla Health offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Come join our team as a(an) Mental Health Discharge Planner. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!
Job Summary And Qualifications
The Discharge Planner and Case Coordinator is responsible for coordinating care and discharge of behavioral health patients for the Senior Behavioral Center at Memorial Satilla Health and provide support and education to patients and families relevant to inpatient care and continuation of services for discharge.
The Discharge Planner and Care Coordinator works with appropriate parties and physicians through the patient response inquiry, admission, treatment and discharge process. D/C Coordinator will work collaboratively with members of the health care team, demonstrates competency to provide age appropriate care to geriatric patients, and provides patient and family education. Discharge/Care Coordinator provides professional therapeutic services to behavioral health patients and participates in multidisciplinary treatment team plan of care.
Major Responsibilities:
Note: The following is a list of the essential functions of the job. Most positions can be described in 6-8 major responsibility areas. Combine minor or occasional duties in one last statement. Do not include a duty which occupies 5% or less of the target job’s time unless it is an essential part of the job.
Accountabilities
Coordinates and participates with appropriate interested parties and physicians through the patient response inquiry, admission, treatment and discharge process.
Completes assessments in a timely manner–90 minutes or less on average.
Provides behavioral health education to patients and families as needed.
Provides resources and support for patient and families.
Models and trains other behavioral health team members on managing and tracking inquiry calls.
Tracks and reports on all key indicators related to calls, assessment, admissions.
Participates and/or supports HBIPS and other quality indicators.
Ensures patient rights and confidentiality are maintained.
Provides input, suggestions and support appropriately.
Participates as an active member of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
May be required to complete preauthorization of inpatient psychiatric treatment.
Works collaboratively with hospital departments to assist managing behavioral health level of care determination clinical assessments.
Conduct discharge group meetings, providing supportive resources, discuss transition, identify potential risks or barriers to success, and providing Q&A to patients at regular intervals throughout care.
Conduct psychoeducational group sessions, process groups, support groups, and individual/family meetings as needed or designated.
Completes additional duties as assigned.
Provides supports by:
Promoting consistent positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service
Practicing and adhering to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement”
Performing other duties as assigned
Education & Experience:
Master's degree in Social Work, LCSW, Counseling or related field with experience as outlined below 1 year(s) of experience in Case management, discharge planning, group leadership skills, age specific growth and development and crisis and behavioral management. 1 year(s) of experience in Behavioral healthcare setting, performing clinical assessments or in a clinical treatment setting for non-nurses.
Required
Preferred
Preferred
Or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Licenses, Certifications, & Training:
Licensed Masters Social Worker
Basic Cardiac Life Support
CPI Certification within90 days of hire, then every other calendar year
Required
Required
Required
"
Memorial Satilla Health is a 230 bed acute-care hospital serving the Middle-Georgia community for more than 60 years. Our hospital offers key services, including an ER where more than 45,000 emergencies are treated each year, Heart, Orthopedic, Surgery, Rehabilitation, Sleep and Birthing Centers and an extensive Mental Health program for seniors and those suffering with memory loss.
At Memorial Satilla Health, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our Waycross community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way. Waycross and its neighboring town of Blackshear, collectively offer excellent public schools, an active art and theater group, several golf courses, and an excellent array of hiking, fishing, camping and boating fun.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Mental Health Discharge Planner opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Introduction
Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Mental Health Discharge Planner today with Memorial Satilla Health.
Benefits
Memorial Satilla Health offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Come join our team as a(an) Mental Health Discharge Planner. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!
Job Summary And Qualifications
The Discharge Planner and Case Coordinator is responsible for coordinating care and discharge of behavioral health patients for the Senior Behavioral Center at Memorial Satilla Health and provide support and education to patients and families relevant to inpatient care and continuation of services for discharge.
The Discharge Planner and Care Coordinator works with appropriate parties and physicians through the patient response inquiry, admission, treatment and discharge process. D/C Coordinator will work collaboratively with members of the health care team, demonstrates competency to provide age appropriate care to geriatric patients, and provides patient and family education. Discharge/Care Coordinator provides professional therapeutic services to behavioral health patients and participates in multidisciplinary treatment team plan of care.
Major Responsibilities:
Note: The following is a list of the essential functions of the job. Most positions can be described in 6-8 major responsibility areas. Combine minor or occasional duties in one last statement. Do not include a duty which occupies 5% or less of the target job’s time unless it is an essential part of the job.
Accountabilities
Coordinates and participates with appropriate interested parties and physicians through the patient response inquiry, admission, treatment and discharge process.
Completes assessments in a timely manner–90 minutes or less on average.
Provides behavioral health education to patients and families as needed.
Provides resources and support for patient and families.
Models and trains other behavioral health team members on managing and tracking inquiry calls.
Tracks and reports on all key indicators related to calls, assessment, admissions.
Participates and/or supports HBIPS and other quality indicators.
Ensures patient rights and confidentiality are maintained.
Provides input, suggestions and support appropriately.
Participates as an active member of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
May be required to complete preauthorization of inpatient psychiatric treatment.
Works collaboratively with hospital departments to assist managing behavioral health level of care determination clinical assessments.
Conduct discharge group meetings, providing supportive resources, discuss transition, identify potential risks or barriers to success, and providing Q&A to patients at regular intervals throughout care.
Conduct psychoeducational group sessions, process groups, support groups, and individual/family meetings as needed or designated.
Completes additional duties as assigned.
Provides supports by:
Promoting consistent positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service
Practicing and adhering to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement”
Performing other duties as assigned
Education & Experience:
Master's degree in Social Work, LCSW, Counseling or related field with experience as outlined below 1 year(s) of experience in Case management, discharge planning, group leadership skills, age specific growth and development and crisis and behavioral management. 1 year(s) of experience in Behavioral healthcare setting, performing clinical assessments or in a clinical treatment setting for non-nurses.
Required
Preferred
Preferred
Or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Licenses, Certifications, & Training:
- Lic Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Masters Social Worker
Basic Cardiac Life Support
CPI Certification within90 days of hire, then every other calendar year
Required
Required
Required
"
Memorial Satilla Health is a 230 bed acute-care hospital serving the Middle-Georgia community for more than 60 years. Our hospital offers key services, including an ER where more than 45,000 emergencies are treated each year, Heart, Orthopedic, Surgery, Rehabilitation, Sleep and Birthing Centers and an extensive Mental Health program for seniors and those suffering with memory loss.
At Memorial Satilla Health, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our Waycross community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way. Waycross and its neighboring town of Blackshear, collectively offer excellent public schools, an active art and theater group, several golf courses, and an excellent array of hiking, fishing, camping and boating fun.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Mental Health Discharge Planner opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.