Continuity of Care Discharge Planner

Acadia Healthcare; Center Point (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Harboroaks is seeking a discharge planning coordinator to develop continuing after-care plans and coordinate post-discharge follow-up to support patients’ recovery and ongoing health care needs.

The role includes arranging discharge appointments, coordinating therapy with clinicians, and connecting patients with community resources while ensuring thorough documentation for seamless continuity of care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop continuing after care plan to promote long term health and relapse prevention.
• Set discharge appointments for patients, including group or individual therapy, psychologist or psychiatrist.
• Arrange community resources and provide all needed documentation to other providers to facilitate the continuum of care.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources, patients and counselors.
• Ensure all patient discharge planning documentation is clear, concise and timely.

Skills

Clinical experience

Discharge planning experience

Education

Associates degree in nursing or human services

Bachelor's degree in social work or human services field

Job description

Harboroaks is seeking a discharge planning coordinator to develop continuing after-care plans and coordinate post-discharge follow-up to support patients’ recovery and ongoing health care needs.

The role includes arranging discharge appointments, coordinating therapy with clinicians, and connecting patients with community resources while ensuring thorough documentation for seamless continuity of care.