Discharge Planner

Acadia Healthcare

Belton, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Aftercare, CPR Certification, Discharge Plans, Documentation, Documentation Plan, Health Plan, Healthcare, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Nursing, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, Time Management
LOCATION
Belton, TX
POSTED
Today
Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

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.

Responsibilities

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.
Qualifications

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.
  • First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.


We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

About the Company

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Acadia Healthcare

Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare was established in January 2005 to develop and operate a network of behavioral health facilities across the country. Acadia provides premier psychiatric and chemical dependency services to its patients in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, outpatient clinics, and therapeutic school based programs.

Acadia Healthcare’s mission is to create a world-class organization that sets the standard of excellence in the treatment of specialty behavioral health and addiction disorders.

Acadia’s management style and philosophy is one of collaboration and flexibility as we create an energetic and team oriented service delivery system. Our organization values input from employees, physicians, and all strategic alliances. As evidenced in our mission statement, Acadia Healthcare’s mission is to create behavioral health centers where people receive care that enables them to regain hope in a supportive, caring environment. We want Acadia to be synonymous with excellent care, phenomenal customer service and an unparalleled commitment to our patients, staff, physicians, and community.

Acadia is a provider of inpatient behavioral healthcare services. Acadia operates a network of 201 behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 8,300 beds in 37 states, the United Kingdom and Puerto Rico. Acadia provides psychiatric and chemical dependency services to its patients in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, outpatient clinics, and therapeutic school-based programs.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
2005
WEBSITE
http://www.acadiahealthcare.com/