Care Transitions Planner: Discharge & Aftercare

Universal Health Services; St. Johns (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Creek Hospital in Michigan is seeking a Discharge Planner to support the psychiatric case-management department and psycho-educational programming. You will initiate discharge planning, arrange aftercare, and complete discharge paperwork with patients at time of discharge.

The role may include leading psycho-educational groups and other sessions as assigned, contributing to a smooth transition from hospital to community care for adolescents and adults.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous administrative experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiates discharge planning and arranges aftercare appointments/referrals.
• Completes all needed discharge paperwork with patients and supports at time of discharge.
• May conduct psycho-educational groups and other groups as assigned.

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Strong written communication

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Cedar Creek Hospital in Michigan is seeking a Discharge Planner to support the psychiatric case-management department and psycho-educational programming. You will initiate discharge planning, arrange aftercare, and complete discharge paperwork with patients at time of discharge.

The role may include leading psycho-educational groups and other sessions as assigned, contributing to a smooth transition from hospital to community care for adolescents and adults.