What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Discharge Planner position at Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems?
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A
Experience REQUIRED: None
Experience PREFERRED Two (2 ) or more years of experience in acute care or other healthcare setting with emphasis on care management/discharge planning
Education/training REQUIRED:
Bachelor's Degree in related Human Services field from an accredited program
Education/training PREFERRED: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from an accredited program
Independent action(s) required: N/A
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A
Additional position requirements:
Depending on the unit assignment, may be required to work alternate schedules, weekends and/or holidays.
Age Specific groups served: All
Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical: Lifting less than 20 lbs.
Activities: Frequent bending, Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change
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