Discharge & Aftercare Planner

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc.; Martinsville (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 days PTO

401k with company match

Company sponsored training and certs

Comprehensive benefits package (health

STAR LRP

Capella scholarships

Job summary

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc. is seeking a Discharge Planner to initiate and coordinate discharge planning for patients, scheduling aftercare and communicating with referral sources. You will work with the treatment team to ensure appropriate care levels at discharge and maintain contact with community resources.

The role requires 3–5 years of discharge planning experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Competitive benefits and career growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; field related or equivalent experience accepted.
• 3–5 years clinical case management or discharge planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely discharge planning from the facility, coordinating with Utilization Review to maximize reimbursement.
• Build and maintain relationships with referral sources and community agencies.
• Maintain an up-to-date list of referral sources and contact information.
• Deliver written discharge plans to patients and families, identifying suitable facilities or community resources.
• Assess patients' financial resources and coordinate transitions to providers.
• Document discharge plan in the EHR and complete final documentation within two working days.
• Work as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment management team.
• Ensure discharge plans include stable housing and coordinate with patients.
• Provide exceptional customer service to internal/external customers and support service standards.
• Attend team meetings and complete required trainings timely.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Discharge planning

Case management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college/university (related field)

Job description

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc. is seeking a Discharge Planner to initiate and coordinate discharge planning for patients, scheduling aftercare and communicating with referral sources. You will work with the treatment team to ensure appropriate care levels at discharge and maintain contact with community resources.

The role requires 3–5 years of discharge planning experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Competitive benefits and career growth opportunities are provided.