Discharge Planner

Job Summary Provide therapeutic supervision to clients, assure security and safety of facility, and assist counselor as needed. Provide case management and coordination of services within the Adult Inpatient Treatment Program. Assure adherence to state statutes and rules, CARF standards, and federal regulations including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2. Positively represent the organization and promote Rimrock Mission to the community. Discharge Planner Discharge Planner – responsible for coordinating client discharge and post‑discharge services. Positions Supervised None Immediate Supervisor Sr. Manager of ISP Status Non‑Exempt Essential Functions Conduct discharge planning and arrange continuing care, psychiatric monitoring and medication monitoring for all discharging clients. Conduct care coordination for clients, including scheduling client appointments and coordinating legal, financial and housing services as assigned. Provide therapeutic supervision of clients and client activities, including maintaining the client’s program schedule. Report all incidents, unusual events and emergencies immediately to the Safety Manager or Manager of Residential Services according to Rimrock’s policies and procedures. Assist clients with therapeutic assignments. Attend all scheduled staff meetings and in‑services. Provide orientation to new clients. Other duties as assigned. Organizational Competencies Accountability – Takes ownership for resolving problems, reaching goals, and serving clients, team, and organization. Time Management – Maximizes the use of time and resources and effectively prioritizes tasks. Teamwork – Works cooperatively with a wide variety of people and promotes teamwork and information sharing. Flexibility – Adapts rapidly to changing work demands and priorities. Confidentiality – Complies with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations and safeguards confidential information of clients, employees, and business operations. Safety – Knows and understands emergency procedures and completes incident reports within 24 hours of event. Communication – Uses positive communication skills to promote effective interpersonal relationships and provides timely, thorough follow‑up with internal and external customers. Customer Service, Respect, and Quality Improvement Provides customer‑service‑focused support and strives for service excellence. Communicates tactfully and respectfully with clients, coworkers, and others. Assures that data is collected, organized, reported and used to improve quality of systems and services. Education/Training Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or Social Work, or equivalent experience. At least one year of experience working in Mental Health or SUD field is preferred. Certificate or License Valid Driver’s License. Must be insurable under Rimrock’s driving policy. May not have more than two violations, accidents or suspensions/reinstatements within three years. May not have any DUI, Reckless or Felony driving convictions within five years. Skills Communication; ability to take direction and work adjunctively with therapeutic team; provide empathy and compassion to clients with addiction; demonstrate positive reinforcement of clients. Computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Physical Demands Work is indoors in a residential environment with moderate noise. Intermittent physical effort including lifting up to 25 pounds, walking, and stooping is required. Typical workday involves sitting, standing, walking, using a keyboard, reaching with hands and arms, and talking and hearing. Work Environment / Job Locations Work involves everyday risks or discomforts requiring normal safety precautions in a residential setting. Work may involve mental and emotional stress, some driving, and some outdoor exposure when supervising clients outdoors and in recreation programming. Primary location is a residential facility. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr Rimrock