Case Manager-Discharge Planner (FT)

Horizon Health, the national leader in the management of inpatient psychiatric programs, is seeking a Full-Time Case Manager/Discharge Planner at its free-standing adult inpatient behavioral health program at our client hospital, Good Hope Hospital in Erwin, NC, located midway between Raleigh and Fayetteville, NC.

Responsibilities:
The Case Manager will be responsible for facilitating the continuum of care. Identifies discharge needs on admission. Engages in timely, efficient discharge planning. Works in close conjunction with the patient, family, physicians, unit staff and community resources to ensure safe discharge in the appropriate level of care with the necessary services. Arranges for after care and maintains follow up contact with patient, family or facility. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, works with the team to identify discharge needs and services, and is responsible to identify discharge needs in treatment planning. Works closely with physicians to secure prescription, physician orders and completion of physician documentation required for discharge. Develops and maintains patient discharge information for aftercare tracking. Develops and maintains relationships with community service agencies and residential facilities.

For more information about Horizon, please see: http://www.horizonhealth.com

EOE

Benefit Highlights for full-time employed positions:

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Long and Short-term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Career development opportunities within the company
• Tuition Assistance
• Rewarding work environment

Requirements:

• The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing or related field is preferred; and/or
• Licensed as a Nurse or Therapist in a field which includes a practicum in a health or human service agency
• Minimum three years of experience in a similar position and/or industry

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• previous: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Licensed as a Nurse or Therapist (Preferred)

Work Location: In person