Utilization and Discharge Coordinator (Therapeutic)

Requirements:

Master's Degree Required from an accredited college or university in the area of social work or counseling plus 2 or more years' experience working with youth in a therapeutic setting.

Salary range: $21.15 to $27.89 / hourly

Full-Time: Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm

Job Description:

The Utilization and Discharge Coordinator is responsible for providing care and treatment as outlined in the client’s treatment plan and functions as a member of the client’s treatment team as outlined in the policy and procedures manual.

• Actively participates in developing, implementing and coordinating the discharge goals on the treatment plan.
• Documents all therapeutic interactions and discharge planning activities in the client’s chart.
• Recognizes and reports signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of client needs based on the age and functioning level of the client.
• Consistently includes the parent/guardian in client care.
• Establishes and maintains contact with relevant community agencies and school personnel to provide appropriate linkage.
• Provides education to client and parent/guardian regarding special needs of the client according to the client’s abilities.
• Adjusts communication and aftercare plans to accommodate age and intellectual ability of the client and family.
• Involves client in decision making in regards to discharge planning.
• Actively participates in process improvement through data collection, evaluation of findings and improving the process.
• Client and parent/guardian are educated on community agencies and discharge options.
• Aftercare plans are individualized to each individual client’s needs.
• Provides regular consultation to treatment team regarding discharge planning.
• Coordinates with targeted case managers and SAMH the last 30 days of client’s treatment.
• Serve as liaison with aftercare school placement.
• Obtains signatures of all aftercare providers.
• Effective communication with therapists and nursing to provide accurate information to insurance providers to ensure continues authorization of funding
• Participates in TRT, FSBT and MDT meetings on behalf of client to coordinate aftercare services.
• Communicates with insurance providers as needed outside of reviews to ensure continued authorization.
• Models appropriate and professional behavior, i.e., dress, habits, personality, tact, etc.
• Provides instruction to the client regarding their length of stay at daniel.
• Disseminates information at departmental staff meetings.
• Consistently follows agency policies for information management and client records.
• Reports and completes incident reports in the time prescribed as per agency policy.
• Maintains accurate and organized filing of all documentation and information.
• Relates with clients, parents/guardians, peers and the general public in a respectful and professional manner.
• Actively supports agency philosophy and goals.
• Works effectively as a team member.
• Actively seeks self-improvement opportunities.
• Utilizes interpersonal skills necessary for focused and active participation.
• Demonstrates ability to function independently to include follow through with assigned tasks.
• Provides proper notification for absences and tardiness.
• Reports to work on time as scheduled and ensures breaks and meal times are kept to acceptable limits.
• Demonstrates ability to function independently to include follow through with assigned tasks.
• Executes sound judgment by effectively analyzing problems, determining appropriate actions and utilizing timely and logical decision making skills.
• Displays adaptability to changes in the work duties or settings, including being open to new ideas and approaches to current tasks.

Medical / 401K / PTO benefits