Discharge & Aftercare Navigator

Mountain Laurel Recovery Center; Westfield (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain Laurel Recovery Center is hiring a Discharge Planner in Westfield, PA. The role focuses on developing a comprehensive discharge and aftercare plan to support clients after leaving the facility, coordinating with families and community resources to ensure continuity of care.

The position requires a high school diploma with preferred higher education in nursing or human services and experience in clinical discharge planning.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Associates degree in nursing or human services or Bachelor's in social work/human services preferred.
• 1+ years in a clinical setting preferred.
• 1+ years in discharge planning preferred.
• Experience researching and contacting public/private social service providers is a plus.
• Current licensure as an LPN or RN as required by the state.

Responsibilities

• Develop continuing after care plan based on client needs to promote long-term health and relapse prevention.
• Make arrangements for community resources to facilitate discharge.
• Provide all needed documentation to other providers to facilitate continuum of care.
• Act as a liaison between referral sources, clients and counselors.
• Ensure discharge planning begins at admission and obtain collateral input from providers.
• Develop and implement transition, discharge, and aftercare plans prior to discontinuation of behavioral health services.
• Organize paperwork, IDs and information needed when leaving the facility.
• Schedule after care appointments with PCPs, psychiatrists, and next level therapy programs.

Skills

Discharge planning

Coordination with providers

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Associates degree in nursing or human services

Bachelor's degree in social work or human services

Job description

Mountain Laurel Recovery Center is hiring a Discharge Planner in Westfield, PA. The role focuses on developing a comprehensive discharge and aftercare plan to support clients after leaving the facility, coordinating with families and community resources to ensure continuity of care.

The position requires a high school diploma with preferred higher education in nursing or human services and experience in clinical discharge planning.