Discharge Planner - Home Care coordinates the movement of patients between a hospital or skilled nursing facility and a home care or hospice arrangement. Reviews the patient's case and determines the best choice in services and facility to meet the medical and social needs of the patient. Being a Discharge Planner - Home Care ensures a safe transfer to a setting that meets the patient's needs and coordinates necessary services and staff required to complete the transfer. May require a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Discharge Planner - Home Care typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Discharge Planner - Home Care gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Discharge Planner - Home Care typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Location - Wichita KS
Find your fit. Ignite your passion. Change a life.
Everyone has a calling that shapes them, and it looks different for each person, but the passion remains the same. You can be an irreplaceable part of bringing hope to at-risk youth and families. When you come to work for EmberHope, you can create impact in a youth’s life. Even in the dark, there is still an ember of hope.
Where do you fit?
To be a successful Acute PRTF Discharge Planner you must become able to do the following always:
Responsible for overseeing the discharge planning from an acute setting or Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) program by assisting the youth’s successful transition back into the community.
Liaison with other stakeholders involved in the client’s treatment i.e., therapist, clinical director, Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) representative, Permanency Services Team, family members, the client, and next placement providers.
Schedule a discharge staffing 10 days prior to discharge for youth in an acute PRTF placement with identified stakeholders
Ensure services are in place and assist with referrals to support youth with extreme or unique needs.
Follow and monitor all discharged youth for 6 months post discharge to ensure a stable and successful transition has occurred and avoid failure to place instances.
Ongoing two-way communication with internal placement services, Permanency Services Teams, and Residential PRTF provider as well as community providers.
Follow Company Policy and Procedure and operate according to the Company’s Program Practice Guidelines.
To qualify for this job, you need to have:
Bachelor’s degree in social services related field required.
License – BSRB license preferred.
Work Experience – Two years’ experience working in child welfare, residential or related field.
Strong organization and time management skills.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide age and level of care-appropriate assessment and care relative to the client being served inthe acute care setting.
21 years of age. Must pass a background check, fingerprinting, and physical and drug screening.
Maintain company-required training.
Ability to travel throughout the state.
The employee is subject to inside conditions frequently, with protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature change. (Physical working requirements).