Discharge Planner (CASAC/LMHC) | Patient Transitions

Arms Acres Inc.; Seminary (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Arms Acres Inc. is seeking a clinical discharge planning professional to coordinate seamless transitions from inpatient care and maintain ongoing communication with the clinical team, families, and referral agencies.

You will conduct comprehensive evaluations, develop discharge plans, follow up on AMA cases, and collaborate with HIM for referrals while ensuring regulatory compliance and documenting progress in patient records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or bachelor’s with CASAC certification or MSW, LMHC or master’s degree in related field.
• CASAC-T accepted during Orientation with the contingency of passing CASAC examination within designated period.

Responsibilities

• Discharge planning for patients and maintain communications with clinical team, referents, legal, family and referral agencies.
• Oversee and participate as an integral part of the team for all difficult placements for patients.
• Review and oversee discharge plans for rehab patients to include appointments to PCP.
• Provide comprehensive evaluation of patient functioning per facility policy and procedures.
• Follow up with AMA and no shows for aftercare through phone and outreach; document progress in case records.
• Maintain linkage with referents to assist in treatment planning and discharge planning; collaborate with HIM for referrals.
• Provide individual, group and family treatment as identified in patient treatment plans in relation to discharge planning and relapse prevention.
• Maintain linkage agreements with other providers for aftercare services/placement.
• Participate in quality improvement activities related to the position and as requested by program director.
• Respond to emergencies in the facility following procedures for patient safety.
• Supervise interns and volunteers as directed by the director.
• Maintain professional competence through continuing education and supervision.
• Attend daily treatment planning and new patient orientation.
• Participate in facility program and quality improvement activities.
• May carry a caseload of five or more patients depending on facility needs.
• Participate in Performance Initiatives.
• Coordinate presentations from long-term facilities to patients and staff.
• Documentation responsibilities including D/C plan, PAS 45 and extended day LOCATDRs.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Discharge planning

Communication with clinical teams

Case management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

BS/BA with CASAC

MSW or LMHC or related master’s

Job description

Arms Acres Inc. is seeking a clinical discharge planning professional to coordinate seamless transitions from inpatient care and maintain ongoing communication with the clinical team, families, and referral agencies.

You will conduct comprehensive evaluations, develop discharge plans, follow up on AMA cases, and collaborate with HIM for referrals while ensuring regulatory compliance and documenting progress in patient records.