Discharge Planner

MaineHealth; Sanford (ME); On-site; USD 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a Discharge Planner to carry out a full range of aftercare and discharge planning services. You will identify each patient's discharge needs in collaboration with the unit treatment team, including patient interviews, record reviews, and participation in network and discharge planning meetings.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree and licensure (LSW, LSW Conditional, MHRT-C, or Provisional MHRT/C), plus about five years of healthcare experience, preferably in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• LSW or MHRT certifications required.
• Five years of healthcare experience required, psychiatric setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out aftercare and discharge planning services.
• Identify discharge planning needs in collaboration with the unit treatment team.
• Conduct patient interviews, review records, and participate in network/discharge planning meetings.

Skills

Discharge planning

Team collaboration

Patient interviewing

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Licenses: LSW / LSW Conditional / MHRT-C / Provisional MHRT/C

Job description

Description

Clerical/Administrative Support
Req #: 91001

Summary:
The Discharge Planner role has responsibility to carry out a full range of aftercare and discharge planning services. The specific discharge planning needs of each patient shall be identified in collaboration with the unit treatment team and may include patient interviews, record reviews, and participation in network and discharge planning meetings.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred.
2. License/Certifications: LSW, LSW Conditional, MHRT-C, or Provisional MHRT/C required.
3. Experience: Five years of relevant experience in healthcare required with psychiatric setting preferred.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources-so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $61,256.00to $82,867.20per year.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

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