Discharge Planner/Social Worker Casual Behavioral Health Center
Core
Case management and discharge planning for patients in a behavioral health center, coordinating transitions to post-acute care and community resources.
Role type
Discharge Planner / Social Worker
Builds
Discharge plans and post-acute care transitions for patients
Domain
Behavioral Health / Healthcare
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Case management, discharge planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, data collection and documentation, patient advocacy, care coordination, insurance guidelines knowledge, community resource navigation, health education
Preferred skills
Healthcare setting experience
Technologies
Electronic health records (implied by documentation requirements)
Responsibilities
Perform initial assessments and discharge planning; coordinate with interdisciplinary teams and referral sources; advocate for patients to maximize available services; educate patients and families on post-discharge instructions; navigate community resources like housing and transportation; collaborate with payors to resolve coverage issues; document care coordination activities.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, individual contributor