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Pinnacle Treatment Centers IN - I LLC

Discharge Planner

Pinnacle Treatment Centers IN - I LLC, Merrillville, Indiana, United States, 46410

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Job Description

Job Description

Discharge Planner We offer competitive salaries, full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth . Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing leader in addiction treatment services. We provide care across the nation touching the lives of more than 35,000 patients daily. Our mission is to remove all barriers to recovery and transform individuals, families, and communities with treatment that works. Our employees believe we are creating a better world where lives and communities are made whole again through comprehensive treatment. The

Discharger Planner

is responsible for initiating discharge planning for patients, working closely with the treatment team to schedule appropriate after care appointments and communicating with referral sources. The role coordinates, conducts and implements discharge planning for patients at the levels of care being provided upon discharge. This role also works as a part of the treatment team and maintains effective communication with teammates and community resources and accountability for services provided. Benefits: 18 days PTO (Paid Time Off) 8 paid holidays 401k with company match Company sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities. Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability and accident insurance. Discounted tuition and scholarships through Capella University Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, in related field; applicable experience may be substituted for a degree. Three (3) years clinical case

management/discharge

planning experience. Responsibilities: Provides appropriate and timely discharge planning from the facility, working closely with Utilization Review staff as to maximizing reimbursement and maintaining appropriate census at each level of care. Responsible for creating and maintaining relationships with referral sources and community agencies providing services to persons with substance abuse and cooccurring mental health disorders, as well as, identifying the need to return clients to referral source at time of discharge. Maintaining a list of referral sources and contact information. Provides written discharge planning to patients and families, determining which facility or community resources should be included in the patient's discharge plan, and requesting the determination of level of care for placement. Accurately assesses patient's financial resources, including insurance benefits, and coordinates transitions to providers or other referral sources as deemed appropriate. Documents and completes discharge plan in EHR, completing final documentation within two working days of discharge. Functions as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment management team and the clinical department. Provide exceptional customer service to all internal/external customers with rapid response to inquiries and concerns & support facility internal and external customer service standards. Join our team. Join our mission.