DISCHARGE PLANNER

Pinnacle Treatment Centers; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 days PTO (Paid Time Off)

401k with company match

Company sponsored ongoing training and

Full comprehensive benefits package

STAR LRP

Capella University tuition discounts

Job summary

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc. is seeking a Discharge Planner in Merrillville, IN to coordinate discharge planning for patients and arrange appropriate aftercare services.

You will work with the treatment team to ensure safe, timely transitions at each level of care. Responsibilities include communicating with referral sources, documenting plans in the EHR, and helping patients secure housing and community resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required or applicable experience substituted.
• 3–5 years of clinical case management or discharge planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Initiate discharge planning for patients and coordinate with treatment teams.
• Schedule aftercare appointments and communicate with referral sources.
• Maintain discharge plans in the EHR and ensure timely documentation.
• Build and maintain relationships with referral sources and community agencies.
• Assist with patient transitions and ensure housing stability where possible.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Discharge planning

Clinical case management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Job description

Discharge Planner

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.

Benefits:

• 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.
• Demonstrate flexibility by supporting program operations, patient safety, and team needs assigned which could include serving meals, conducting searches, observing drug screens, facilitating phone calls, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Join our team. Join our mission.

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