What are the responsibilities and job description for the Discharge Planner position at Wilmington Treatment Center?
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.
- Crisis Prevention and CPR certifications (offered on site)
- Ability to work with male and female adult (18 ) patients with chemical dependency and mental health disorders
- Teamwork and excellent customer service
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Based on patient's needs, develop a continuing plan that promotes their long term health and relapse prevention.
- Responsible for setting discharge appointments, 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.
- Ensure all documentation regarding patient discharge planning is clear, concise and timely.
BENEFITS :
- BC/BS Health Insurance (3 plans to choose from, eligible after 30 days of employment):
- Delta Dental (2 plans to choose from)
- VSP Vision Insurance
- Paid life and AD&D insurance
- 401k with a matching contribution
- Paid Vacation/Sick/Extended Sick/Personal/Holiday time
- Short term and Long term disability
- Free onsite employee fitness center
- Free meals
- Employee Discount program
- Employee Fun events
Experience
Preferred- 1 year(s): Discharge Planning
- 1 year(s): Experience in a Substance Abuse Environment
Education
Required- High School/GED or better
- Bachelors or better in Social Work
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Drivers License
Skills
Required- Planning & Organizing
- Communication
- Attention to Detail
Behaviors
Required- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Required- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
