Discharge Planner

Perimeter Behavioral of Springfield has an immediate opening for a Discharge Planner. We are seeking individuals who are committed to improving the lives of those with mental health illness.

Perimeter Behavioral of Springfield is one of the premier behavioral health hospitals providing inpatient psychiatric treatment for children and teenagers. Comprehensive care is designed for the individual, not the diagnosis. Perimeter Behavioral of Springfield is daily committed to improving patients’ lives by using a patient centered collaborative approach to provide high quality care addressing both the mental health and physical wellbeing of our patients. Join our team today.

Our Discharge Planner responsibilities include some of the following:

• Participate as an integral member of the treatment team including attendance at program staff meetings, treatment planning meetings, and assigned committees.
• Work closely with the therapist, utilization review coordinator, and doctors in liaison with insurance companies to coordinate necessary documentation and discharge planning to promote quality management of treatment items across the continuum of care.
• Provide assistance and work closely with the treatment team to identify the needs of the patient and take appropriate action to see that the needs of the patients are being met.
• Work closely with the treatment team and families to encourage involvement in the treatment of the patient.
• Facilitate communication with referral sources and mental health care professionals in the treatment planning process to include discharge planning, aftercare plans, and arrangements for the patient.
• Work closely with community agencies to ensure that the needs of the patients are met.

Our benefits include the following:

· Service excellence and fulfilling work environment.

· 401(k) plan and company match

· Health Insurance

· Dental Insurance

· Vision Insurance

· Life Insurance

· Paid Time Off

· Supplemental Insurance Plans Available

Please apply if you have the following qualifications:

· Education: A bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related field. Two years of experience in inpatient/outpatient mental health setting, or comparable experience.

· Experience: Considerable knowledge of the principles of clinical treatment and social casework.

· Additional Requirements: Successful completion of CPR and Crisis Prevention Intervention Training within 30 days of employment

· Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm

Perimeter Healthcare is one of the leading mental and behavioral health care providers in the country. We deliver hope to our patients through the delivery of comprehensive and dedicated treatment programs. Our focus and commitment on service excellence is available across several states and different care settings. Our team ensures you receive the required care that you or your loved one needs. We offer several settings for our patients including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers as well as outpatient counseling and therapies.

EEO

We are committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and fellow employees. Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer regarding all recruitment, training, and selection process within the company in regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.