Discharge Planner

Specialized Care for the Patients Who Need It Most.
Neuro Psychiatric Hospitals (NPH) is dedicated to providing unparalleled service to our patients, team members, physicians, and families. We dare to do things differently, bringing together compassionate care, specialized expertise, and an interdisciplinary approach to meet the unique needs of those we serve. It is this commitment that distinguishes NPH as the healthcare provider of choice.
As a national leader in behavioral healthcare, NPH specializes in caring for patients with acute psychiatric and complex medical needs. Our hospitals provide patient-centered care through an interdisciplinary, multi-specialty approach, ensuring our patients receive the specialized support they need when they need it most.
With locations in Indiana, Michigan, Texas, Ohio, and Arizona, we are expanding access to our unique model of care across the United States. Join NPH and become part of a team that is daring to do things differently and making a lasting difference in the lives of our patients, families, and communities every day.
Overview
Medical Behavioral Hospital of Clear Lake a part of Neuro Psychiatric Hospitals, is currently searching for a Discharge Planner to join our Social Services team to support our patients at our hospital in Clear Lake, TX. The Discharge Planner is a professional who coordinates with the interdisciplinary team, patient/family on complex aspects of the patients' care, and serves as a communication point for patients and staff.

The Discharge Planner works closely with the attending physician(s), social services, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary team throughout the continuum of care for identified complex inpatients. The Discharge Planner is a team member who in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team is accountable for assessing the complex discharge plan, effective and efficient utilization of resources, meeting established professional and regulatory standards, and who collaborates with the healthcare team and the patient/family to accomplish agreeable outcomes.
Benefits Of Joining Our Clinical Team

• Competitive salary
• Clinical supervision provided or reimbursement by NPH
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• NPH 401(k) plan with up to 4% Company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Programs
• Generous PTO and Time Off Policy
• Special tuition offers through Capella University
• Work/life balance with great professional growth opportunities
• Employee Discounts through Life Mart

• Prepares Social Service Discharge documentation and prepares documentation for next level of care providers.
• Sets discharge appointments and arranges transportation as necessary.
• Has knowledge in behavioral health and awareness of community resources for proper discharge planning.
• Understands hospital continuum of care and refers patients within the continuum as able.
• Assists with daily workflow tasks with the Social Services department as needed.
• Documents any discharge planning activities in patient chart.
• Communicates with Social Service staff, Utilization Review, Physicians, Nurses, ancillary staff and families on issues pertaining to placement of patients.
• Collaborates with families and outside agencies to ensure seamless transitions of patients to the community.
• Able to serve as a liaison between hospital and community facilities.
• Arrange and coordinate family conferences, as appropriate or as needed.
• Participates in physician rounds as requested or needed
• Complies with all hospital, Medicare, Medicaid, state and federal regulations and guidelines.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and other third party reimbursement sources.
• Maintains accurate demographic, medical, co-morbidities, and discharge planning…