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HealthAlliance Discharge Planner in Poughkeepsie, New York
Discharge Planner
Company:
MidHudson Valley Staffco, LLC
City/State: Poughkeepsie, NY
Category: Allied Health Prof/Technical
Department: Case Management
Position: Full Time
Hours: M-F, 8a-430p
Shift: Day
Req #: 22944
Posted Date: Feb 22, 2021
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Job Details:
The Social Work Discharge Planner has advanced knowledge and understanding of: mental health and substance abuse diagnoses; acute inpatient symptoms and interventions and the psychosocial impact of behavioral health on patients and families. The Social Work Discharge Planner will have the capacity to conduct case certifications and reviews to present rationale for level of care, LOS, interventions, discharge plans and the ability to deliver these functions for all payer sources. The Social Work Discharge Planner possesses excellent oral, written and computer skills and has a proven track record of functioning independently and demonstrated experience in conducting interviews and interventions with complex clients to obtain social and medical information necessary to determine, and drive, an appropriate discharge plan.
Experience:
- 2 years post graduate experience in medical, mental health or human services setting as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Education:
- Master-prepared professional from an accredited Graduate School
Licenses/Certifications:
LCSW, LMSW, or LMHC New York State license required.
PRI Screen certification, preferred.
Other:
If applicable, the individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
Use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing calendar, and email and database software in performing work assignments.
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