Behavioral Health Discharge Planner: Impactful Care Coordination

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Leesville; Leesville (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Supplemental Insurance Options

401(k) with Company Match

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Leesville seeks a Discharge Planner to coordinate with admission and clinical staff to ensure timely and appropriate patient discharges. This role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration to meet treatment needs and ensure a smooth transition out of inpatient care.

You will document care in the medical record, communicate with referral sources, families, and payors, and participate in performance improvement activities to uphold high standards of patient rights

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with admission staff and clinical staff to facilitate discharge planning.
• Document in the medical record findings and data supporting frequency and level of service.
• Communicate with referral sources, families, and payors to ensure smooth transitions of care.
• Maintain performance improvement activities within the department and participate in QM activities.

Job description

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Leesville seeks a Discharge Planner to coordinate with admission and clinical staff to ensure timely and appropriate patient discharges. This role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration to meet treatment needs and ensure a smooth transition out of inpatient care.

You will document care in the medical record, communicate with referral sources, families, and payors, and participate in performance improvement activities to uphold high standards of patient rights