Discharge Planner

Pinnacle Treatment Brand; Martinsville (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k

Training

Benefits

STAR LRP

Scholarships

Job summary

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is seeking a Discharge Planner to initiate discharge planning for patients and coordinate aftercare with the treatment team. You will work with referral sources to ensure appropriate care and housing is arranged before discharge.

This role requires 3–5 years of clinical case management/discharge planning experience and a Bachelor's degree; you will document plans in the EHR and collaborate with Utilization Review and community resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field; applicable experience may substitute for a degree.
• 3–5 years clinical case management or discharge planning experience.
• Excellent communication and coordination with referral sources.

Responsibilities

• Provides timely discharge planning from the facility and coordinates with Utilization Review to maximize reimbursement.
• Maintains relationships with referral sources and community agencies for post-discharge services.
• Keeps an up-to-date list of contact information for referral sources.
• Documents discharge plans in the EHR and completes final documentation within two working days.
• Ensures discharge planning includes housing stability and coordinates transitions to providers.

Skills

Discharge planning

Case management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We offer competitive salaries, full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth.

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing leader in addiction treatment services. We provide care across the nation touching the lives of more than 35,000 patients daily.Our mission is to remove all barriers to recovery and transform individuals, families, and communities with treatment that works.Our employees believe we are creating a better world where lives and communities are made whole again through comprehensive treatment.

As a Discharge Planner, you will be responsible for initiating discharge planning for patients, working closely with the treatment team to schedule appropriate after care appointments and communicating with referral sources. You will coordinate, conduct, and implement discharge planning for patients at the levels of care being provided upon discharge. This role also works as a part of the treatment team and maintains effective communication with teammates and community resources and accountability for services provided.

• 18 days PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 401k with company match
• Company sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
• Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability and accident insurance.
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)
• Discounted tuition and scholarships through Capella University.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, in related field; applicable experience may be substituted for a degree.
• 3-5 years clinical case management/discharge planning experience

Responsibilities:

• Provides appropriate and timely discharge planning from the facility, working closely with Utilization Review staff to maximize reimbursement and maintain appropriate census at each level of care.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining relationships with referral sources and community agencies providing services to persons with substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders, as well as, identifying the need to return clients to referral source at time of discharge.
• Maintaining a list of referral sources and contact information
• Provides written discharge planning to patients and families, determining which facility or community resources should be included in the patient's discharge plan, and requesting the determination of level of care for placement.
• Accurately assesses patient's financial resources, including insurance benefits, and coordinates transitions to providers or other referral sources as deemed appropriate.
• Documents and completes discharge plan in EHR, completing final documentation within two working days of discharge.
• Functions as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment management team and the clinical department.
• Works with patients to ensure a discharge plan, including stable housing, is set in place before discharge.
• Provide exceptional customer service to all internal/external customers with rapid response to inquiries and concerns & support facility internal and external customer service standards.
• Attend team meetings and complete all training courses timely as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Join our team. Join our mission.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Leader

Inspires teammates to follow them

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Growth Opportunities

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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