Bwh Discharge Planner - Brookline, United States - Bournewood Health Systems

Bournewood Health Systems

Verified Company

Brookline, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Discharge Planner

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Job Summary:

Responsible for assisting the social workers with the coordination of patient aftercare/discharge planning.

The Discharge Planner will communicate and work with external contacts such as:
community resources, referral sources, family, social service agencies, and insurance companies to assist with the discharge process.

Responsibilities:

Reviews/modifies information as necessary for discharge planning
Participates in family and provider meetings to develop a continuing care plan for the patient leaving treatment
Provides clinical information to external contacts in preparation of discharge.
Identifies resources that will accepts patients' insurance.
Provides clinical information to payers.
Attends treatment team meetings.
Contributes to process improvement of the role.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

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Job Requirements:
_**- Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Familiarity with psychiatric patients, substance use clients, including adolescents.
Familiarity with levels of care and clinical criteria for appropriate aftercare placement.
Familiarity with collateral contacts, community resources and placement/referral processes.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong time management skills.
Goal oriented and accountable.