Discharge Planner Position Available In Lafayette, Louisiana
Tallo's Job Summary: Join Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems as a Discharge Planner! Develop continuing care plans, set discharge appointments, and coordinate community resources for patients. Requires an associate's degree in nursing or human services, with at least one year of clinical experience. LPN or RN licensure may be required. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Description
Come join our team as a Discharge Planner at Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems! We are looking for individuals who are passionate about behavioral health. If you are interested in growth opportunities that are second to none in the industry and making a difference in the lives of people in our community, this position is right for you! The Discharge Planner will provide assistance to patients and their families by developing a documented continuing care plan to ensure ongoing support in recovery and or other behavioral, mental or health care follow up after discharge from the facility.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Develop continuing after care plan, based on patient’s needs, to promote long term health and relapse prevention. Responsible for setting discharge appointments for patients, including group or individual therapy, psychologist or psychiatrist. Make arrangements for community resources to facilitate discharge. Provide all needed documentation to other providers to facilitate the continuum of care. Act as a liaison between referral sources, patients and counselors. Ensure all patient discharge planning documentation is clear, concise and timely.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Associates degree in nursing or human services field required. Bachelor’s degree in social work or human services field preferred. One or more years’ experience in a clinical setting preferred. One or more years’ experience in discharge planning preferred.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
If applicable, current licensure as a LPN, RN within the state where the facility provides services. CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.null
