Temporary Behavioral Health Discharge Planner

Valle Vista Health System; Greenwood (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Valle Vista Health System in Greenwood, IN seeks a Discharge Planner for a temporary 12-week assignment. The role focuses on discharge planning for acute behavioral health patients and coordinating follow-up care with community providers.

Responsibilities include working with patients and families to create safe post-discharge plans and liaising with social services to ensure appropriate aftercare. Work hours are weekdays with on-site location in Greenwood.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or other social science is required.
• Six months to one year of experience working with a psychiatric in-patient population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with patients and families to ensure safe post-discharge plans after discharge from acute behavioral health hospital.
• Coordinate aftercare services with community providers.

Skills

Discharge planning

Patient coordination

Family communication

Community referrals

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Job description

Valle Vista Health System in Greenwood, IN seeks a Discharge Planner for a temporary 12-week assignment. The role focuses on discharge planning for acute behavioral health patients and coordinating follow-up care with community providers.

Responsibilities include working with patients and families to create safe post-discharge plans and liaising with social services to ensure appropriate aftercare. Work hours are weekdays with on-site location in Greenwood.