Discharge Planner at ECU Health Behavioral Health Hospital, Chattanooga, TN
Discharge Planner at ECU Health Behavioral Health Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. Est. up to $100k. Apply with swipeandhired.
Provide assistance to patients and their families by developing a docu mented continuing care plan to en sure ongoing support in r ecovery and or other behavioral , mental or health care follow up after discharge from the facility . Responsibilities ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: D evelop continuing after care plan , b ased 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 lia i son between referral sources, patients and counselors. Ensure all patient discharge planning documentation is clear, concise and timely . OTHER FUNCTIONS: Perform other functions and tasks as assigned. Qualifications EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Associates degree in nursing or human services field required . Bachelor's d egree in social work or human services field preferred . One or more years’ experience in a clinical setting preferred. O ne or more years ’ experience in discharge planning preferred. LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: