What are the responsibilities and job description for the Discharge Planner - Continuing Care position at Wellbridge Addiction Treatment and Research?
Company Overview
Wellbridge Addiction Treatment and Research is committed to creating an environment where those struggling with substance use disorders can find hope, healing, and a path toward recovery. We believe in prioritizing patient-centered care, ensuring that each person who walks through our doors receives the utmost compassion and support on their journey to wellness.
Summary
The Continuing Care Coordinator will manage treatment services including ongoing coordination of care, advocacy, level of care transitions, aftercare planning and discharge planning.
Responsibilities
- Meet with active patients regularly for discharge planning to develop aftercare plans and ensure continuity and of care.
- Research aftercare treatment options for patients.
- Locate and secure transitional housing if needed.
- Locate 12 Step meetings, specialists, doctors, therapists, psychologists, MAT providers, etc. in patients’ home areas as needed.
- Collaborate with families and referents on patients’ discharge plans with permission of the patient.
- Collaborate with Quality department to send any required paperwork to aftercare resources.
- Develop a strong, ongoing relationship with patients and their families. Maintain ongoing healthy communication with the patient's families.
- Accurately share information in team meetings.
- Facilitate referrals to ancillary services. Ensure the correct documentation is collected and/or received.
- Assist in ACA/AMA interventions with the Clinical and Nursing department.
- Maintain a basic understanding of health insurance benefits, health insurance terms, and other payment methods that are used for our organization.
- Complete all assigned documentation in a neat, accurate and timely manner.
- Exercise sound professional judgment and seek assistance as necessary.
- Protect the privacy of all patient information in accordance with the organization's privacy policies, procedures, and practices, as required by federal and state law, and in accordance with general principle of professionalism as a health care provider.
- Field clinically-related telephone calls and respond as indicated to promote optimal patient continuity of care.
- Provide crisis support to other clinicians and patients, as needed and in emergency situations.
Required Qualifications
- HS diploma or educational equivalent and two years (2) of full-time satisfactory experience in addiction care.
- Familiarity with all relevant healthcare standards: OASAS, ASAM, JCAHO, etc.
- Demonstrated communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with data management and electronic health records.
- Strong problem solving, conceptual, and analytical skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree
- Valid License as counselor or related-fields (CASAC, CASAC-T, MSW and/or MHC) in the State of New York.
- Specific experience with stabilization and withdrawal management care and/or inpatient rehabilitation settings.
- Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Knowledge of resources and different pathways of recovery for patients with substance use disorder.
Join us in our mission to empower individuals to reclaim their lives from the grip of addiction, one step at a time. Visit https://wellbridge.org/careers/ for more info.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $25.75 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $26
