Discharge Planner

Harboroaks; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Harboroaks in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a dedicated professional to provide assistance to patients and their families by developing continuing care plans. The successful candidate will manage discharge appointments and act as a liaison between patients and service providers.

Qualifications include an Associates degree in nursing or a related field, along with relevant clinical experience. Candidates should possess CPR certification. The role contributes to ongoing support in behavioral and mental health care.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in nursing or related field required.
• 1+ years’ experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• 1+ years’ experience in discharge planning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop care plans for patient discharge.
• Set discharge appointments for patients.
• Arrange community resources for patient discharge.

Skills

Clinical setting experience

Discharge planning experience

Communication skills

Education

Associates degree in nursing or human services

Bachelor's degree in social work or human services

Tools

CPR certification

De-escalation and restraint certification

Job description

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Provide assistance to patients and their families by developing a documented continuing care plan to ensure ongoing support in recovery and or other behavioral, mental or health care follow up after discharge from the facility.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop continuing after care plan, based on patient's needs, to promote long‑term health and relapse prevention.
• Responsible for setting discharge appointments for patients, including group or individual therapy, psychologist or psychiatrist.
• Make arrangements for community resources to facilitate discharge. 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.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

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

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• If applicable, current licensure as a LPN, RN within the state where the facility provides services.
• CPR and de‑escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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