Emergency Psychiatry Discharge Planner
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Job Location:
Roanoke, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Employment Status:
Full timeShift:
Day (United States of America)Facility:
1906 Belleview Ave SE - RoanokeRequisition Number:
R157607 Emergency Psychiatry Discharge Planner (Open)How Youll Help Transform Healthcare:
The Discharge Planner in collaboration with the health care team serves as a patient advocate while developing a safe and appropriate discharge plan which provides the best possible disposition for the patient while utilizing resources effectively and efficiently.The Discharge Planner
Provides assessments of patients and families to identify emotional social and environmental strengths and problems related to their diagnosis illness treatment and or life situation.
Formulates develops and implements a comprehensive discharge plan utilizing appropriate social work interventions. Coordinate the plan with the interdisciplinary team and make recommendations for further treatment for the patient to achieve his/her optimal level of functioning. Evaluate the process at appropriate intervals and modify the plan as necessary. Monitor length of stay.
Arranges procures and co-ordinates patient/family post hospital needs participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Plan for care at another level (SNF ICF assisted living physical rehab etc.) or reintegration into the home/community.
Plan of care promotes compliance with all applicable regulations as well as consideration of appropriate resource utilization. Advocates on behalf of the patient. Utilizes electronic programs to facilitate placements and documents in these programs to meet documentation standards.
Collaborates with community agencies and resources to develop a comprehensive knowledge base of available resources for patients and families. Networks with community resources to build strong working relationships with these agencies/resources. Maintains an extensive knowledge of benefits and regulatory guidelines to maximize utilization of resources and cost effectiveness.
Meets documentation standards for quality and timeliness. Maintains confidentiality of patients/familys medical information in accordance with department and hospital policies. Adheres to established productivity measures.
Remains current with social work and health care developments. Attends educational offering provided by Carillion and in the community. Identifies social problems and advocates for change.
Provides education to patients and families for issues related to adaptation of the patients illness or situation.
Provide excellent service to patients/customers; build strong relationships and team cohesiveness.
Focuses on quality and positive solutions.
Demonstrates compassion and understanding in response to patient and customer requests/needs.
Promotes effective communication with patients medical providers clinic personnel management and staff to ensure that work processes remain efficient.
Maintains effective written and oral communications with a diverse population.
Maintains confidential information.
Handles difficult situations with tact and diplomacy.
Mon-Thur 7a-5p
What We Require:
Education: Bachelors degree in human services.
Other Minimum Qualifications: Must successfully complete orientation and competency validation for position. Demonstrate ability to think independently and problem solve prioritize and multi-task. Ability and willingness to work as an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team.
This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Recruiter:
KIMBERLIE GONCERecruiter Email:
For more information contact the HR Service Center at 1-.
Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race color religion sex national origin age (40 or older) disability genetic information or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Key Skills
- GIS
- JAWS
- Military Experience
- Business Management
- Emergency Management
- Joint Operations
- Production Planning
- Relationship Management
- Strategic Planning
- ERP Systems
- Exercise Planning
- MRP
