Discharge Specialist - Full Time - Behavioral Health

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Discharge Specialist provides case management services to patients. Completes discharge plans for each patient's transition to the next level of care. Introduces programs and services designed to meet the needs of the patient after discharge. Facilitates discharge planning group on each unit.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Discharge Specialist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

1. In conjunction with the treatment team, formulating discharge plans for patients on the first day of admission for the patient.
2. Begins discharge planning process within 24 hours of assignment.
3. Participates in the treatment planning process.
4. Continuously updates ACT database.
5. Facilitates discharge planning group on a weekly basis on assigned units.
6. Demonstrates positive communication techniques in working with other members of the treatment team in order to enhance patient care.
7. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
8. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

1. High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
2. Minimum of 1 year relevant work experience in a healthcare setting.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
4. Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

1. Bachelor Degree in Social Work or related field.

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

Our Network

Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility

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