Continuing Care Planner

What You’ll Do Under supervision, the Continuing Care Planner serves as a liaison in relation to all case management and discharge planning within the facility. This position requires 3 days per week in-office, in Shingle Springs or Orange County.

Essential Duties

Work cohesively with the Clinical Outreach Team in the coordination of transitions in levels of care or release planning. Meet with families, as needed, during the treatment process to explain continuing care procedures and processes. Coordinate with clinical team, utilization review specialist, families, outside consultants, and continuing care facilities regarding patients’ discharge dates, level of care recommendations and transition plans.

Initiate involvement with patient, families, and staff members as appropriate to formulate a discharge plan and continuing care treatment. Assist patients and families with the identification of a support network, instructions for future care, follow-up and concerns, and requests regarding care upon discharge. Assist patients and families with completion of all clinical documentation needed for transition to their next programs or social service organizations.

Meet with patients and families to discuss placement options, organize records for transition, and provide advice regarding community assistance organizations, transportation options, etc. Coordinate and participate in educational and training activities related to continuing care planning for patients, including travel to visit programs and facilities both locally and nationally.

What Makes You a Great Fit Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a clinical setting. High school diploma or GED required. Knowledge and experience in the development of mental health di scharge plans and coordination with community service providers, preferred. Bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, or sociology preferred.

Compensation

$20.00 -$24.00 per hour, based on education and experience. Additional Details Candidates for this position may be based in Shingle Springs OR Orange County for a Hybrid work schedule; 3 days in-office each week. Under supervision, the Continuing Care Planner serves as a liaison in relation to all case management and discharge planning within the facility.

This position requires 3 days per week in-office, in Shingle Springs or Orange County.

Essential Duties

Work cohesively with the Clinical Outreach Team in the coordination of transitions in levels of care or release planning. Meet with families, as needed, during the treatment process to explain continuing care procedures and processes. Coordinate with clinical team, utilization review specialist, families, outside consultants, and continuing care facilities regarding patients’ discharge dates, level of care recommendations and transition plans.

Initiate involvement with patient, families, and staff members as appropriate to formulate a discharge plan and continuing care treatment. Assist patients and families with the identification of a support network, instructions for future care, follow-up and concerns, and requests regarding care upon discharge. Assist patients and families with completion of all clinical documentation needed for transition to their next programs or social service organizations.

Meet with patients and families to discuss placement options, organize records for transition, and provide advice regarding community assistance organizations, transportation options, etc. Coordinate and participate in educational and training activities related to continuing care planning for patients, including travel to visit programs and facilities both locally and nationally.

Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a clinical setting. High school diploma or GED required. Knowledge and experience in the development of mental health di scharge plans and coordination with community service providers, preferred. Bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, or sociology preferred.

Compensation

$20.00 -$24.00 per hour, based on education and experience.