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DISCHARGE PLANNER

Blount Memorial Hospital
place Maryville, 37801
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric
Home Health/In-home

About Job

JOB SUMMARYCoordinates continuity of care from acute hospitalization to a lower level of care based upon the patient’s needs to insure best possible outcomes and appropriate utilization of community resources.JOB SPECIFICATIONSEducation and/or experience: Bachelors Degree in social work or related field required; two to four (2-4 years) experience in an acute care setting preferred.Knowledge: Discharge planning process including community resources, insurance regulations (Medicare and/or Medicaid) as applicable to a sub-acute level of care.Skills: Intermediate computer skills. Good oral and written communication skills; organizational skills required.Abilities: Ability to interact with patients, families, and other healthcare disciplines to coordinate seamless continuity of patient care.

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Practice Specifics

Settings

In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric
Home Health/In-home