Discharge Planner

Join us as a Discharge Planner!

Full Time 40 Hours Onsite in Devens, MA

The Discharge Planner assists the Social Worker department in identifying the discharge needs of admitted patients and to procure needed resources so that the patient may have a safe discharge plan. The Discharge Planner works closely with the Social Workers and Utilization Review to identify potential resources available to the patient and to determine a time frame by which services will be required. Discharge Planners provides liaison services to patients and their family/guardians, the hospital, and outside community agencies and programs as needed.

As a Discharge Planner:

• Completes referrals for post-acute services
• Initiates contacts with a variety of community resources and provide coordination and communication to facilitate discharge planning.
• Contact outpatient providers and agencies (e.g., PCPs, DSS, DMH, DMR, DYS, school systems, therapists, psychiatrists, residential program staff, probation officers, and attorneys) for discharge planning purposes.
• Assist with completing referral forms, bed searches, and other paperwork as needed.
• Provide ongoing communication with the Social Service staff, Utilization Review Department, and outpatient providers.
• Completes Assessments of Discharge Planning Needs Forms.
• Documents in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Maintains constant communication with Social Service Staff regarding resources obtained or barriers to obtaining needed resources
• Anticipates the discharge needs of the patient including transportation needs, medication resources and plans accordingly.
• Develops a comprehensive discharge plan, under the direction of the Social Service Worker that is responsive to the needs of the patient, their family, and the community.
• Make appropriate referrals for aftercare in collaboration with Utilization Review Coordinator. Coordinate and participate in discharge meetings with patients, family, and community providers whenever possible.
• Provides calm, courteous, and thoughtful patient and family interactions.
• Accurately gathers and appropriately conveys patient needs and resources available.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures pertaining to the confidentiality of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Participates in patient-centered care training.
• Helps to maintain a culture of trust, respect, and fairness.

The Discharge Planner will have the following:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Human Services field preferred.
• 1-3 years of healthcare experience and knowledge of programs, resources, and supports preferred.
• Experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting preferred.
• Experience in the mental health or substance use field preferred.
• Working knowledge of community resources,
• Highly organized and able to prioritize demands and multi-task competing needs.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal/communication skills and can work in a fast-paced acute inpatient setting.
• Previous experience with Electronic Health records preferred
• Previous experience using Excel preferred

When you join the growing TaraVista team as a Discharge Planner, you’ll receive:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision

• 401(k) match

• Employer paid, long term disability (LTD)

• Employer paid life and AD&D Insurance

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Flexible Spending Account

• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay Range

Compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience.

$26.00 - $33.00

TaraVista is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.