Discharge Planner

Who are we:

Bournewood Health Systems is a behavioral health organization with a main campus in Brookline, MA and various satellite sites in Woburn, Lowell, and Dedham. We are dedicated to providing quality, evidence-based and person-centered treatment for people with mental health and substance use conditions in a safe and respectful environment in partnership with the individuals and families we serve, focusing on support, hope and recovery. All candidates must be able and willing to promote the values of trauma-informed and patient-centered care.

Job Summary:

Responsible for assisting the social workers with the coordination of patient aftercare/discharge planning. The Discharge Planner will communicate and work with external contacts such as: community resources, referral sources, family, social service agencies, and insurance companies to assist with the discharge process.

Job Responsibilities:

• Reviews/modifies information as necessary for discharge planning
• Participates in family and provider meetings to develop a continuing care plan for the patient leaving treatment
• Provides clinical information to external contacts in preparation of discharge.
• Identifies resources that will accepts patients insurance.
• Provides clinical information to payers.
• Attends treatment team meetings.
• Contributes to process improvement of the role.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
  
  

Job Requirements:

• Bachelors degree is preferred.
• Familiarity with psychiatric patients, substance use clients, including adolescents.
• Familiarity with levels of care and clinical criteria for appropriate aftercare placement.
• Familiarity with collateral contacts, community resources and placement/referral processes.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Goal oriented and accountable.

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