Responsibilities:

• Assist with discharge planning and collaboration with treatment team members to complete the discharge in a timely manner. Attends and participates in teams meeting
• Communicates effectively with patients, family, treatment team and community agencies and facilities to ensure continuity of care
• Documents activity and education provided according to department/program standards
• Educates patients and families on the discharge process. Focuses on positive discharge experience for all patients transitioning to the next level of care
• Establishes aftercare services including referrals for outpatient providers, case management, transportation services, meal services, and peer support groups. 
• Acts as a liaison with referral sources, employer/schools, EAP and community agencies to keep them informed of discharge plan
• Reports on weekly discharged patients and investigates all discharges that are against medical advice
• Makes follow-up contact with patients and families at specific post-discharge intervals

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years of experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in care management, case management, or social work role 
• Ability to receive numerous pieces of information and synthesize it into coherent storylines about the patient journey through treatment 
• Strong communicator with a high level of confidentiality
• Ability and willingness to pivot to other potential tasks
• Enthusiastic, strong team player a must

Bonus if you have the following:

• Master’s degree in social work, human services, psychology or related field
• Experience in a remote or virtual setting 
• Passion for mental health and eating disorder treatment and expanding access to treatment