Discharge Planner (Social Work Dept)

Ocean Healthcare; Lakeland (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Northbrook Behavioral Health Hospital in Blackwood, NJ is seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Discharge Planner in the Social Work Department. Monday–Friday (1st shift); no weekends.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in social work, and CSW certification is preferred. You will meet with patients, speak with families and outside agencies, document in the EMR, and assist LSWs and LCSWs in referrals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work required.
• CSW certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet with patients and families.
• Document in EMR and coordinate referrals.
• Assist LSWs and LCSWs in referrals.

Skills

CSW certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Job description

Northbrook Behavioral Health Hospital located in Blackwood, NJ is seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Discharge Planner as part of the Social Work Dept.

Monday-Friday (1st Shift) No Weekends

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in social work, and a CSW certification is preferred.

This position involves meeting with patients, speaking to families and outside agencies, documenting in the electronic medical record, and assisting LSWs and LCSWs in making referrals. This is a fast-paced environment and requires incredible attention to detail. The Discharge Planner will work independently, when necessary, as well as part of the Social Work team under the direction of the unit’s Social Workers.

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Tuition reimbursement

• Vision insurance