Aftercare & Discharge Planning Specialist

Erlanger Health System; Center Point (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Erlanger Health System is seeking a discharge planning professional to help coordinate post-discharge care for patients and their families. The role involves developing tailored aftercare plans, arranging follow-up appointments, and connecting patients with community resources to support ongoing recovery and health care needs.

The position emphasizes collaboration with therapists, psychologists, social workers, and other care providers to ensure a smooth continuum of care after discharge from

Qualifications

• Associates degree required in nursing or human services.
• Bachelor's degree in social work or human services preferred.
• One or more years’ experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• One or more years’ experience in discharge planning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop continuing after care plan based on patient needs.
• Set discharge appointments for therapy or counseling.
• Arrange for community resources to facilitate discharge.
• Act as liaison between referral sources, patients and counselors.
• Ensure discharge planning documentation is clear and timely.

Skills

Discharge planning

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

Associates degree in nursing or human services

Bachelor's degree in social work or human services field preferred

Job description

Erlanger Health System is seeking a discharge planning professional to help coordinate post-discharge care for patients and their families. The role involves developing tailored aftercare plans, arranging follow-up appointments, and connecting patients with community resources to support ongoing recovery and health care needs.

The position emphasizes collaboration with therapists, psychologists, social workers, and other care providers to ensure a smooth continuum of care after discharge from