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CareOne · 1 week ago

Director of Discharge Planning

Concord, MA

Part-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$36K/yr - $45K/yr

CareOne is dedicated to maximizing patient outcomes and providing excellent healthcare services. They are seeking a Director of Discharge Planning responsible for developing and implementing safe discharge plans for patients, collaborating with families and outside agencies, and participating in community and professional development activities.

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Responsibilities

Assumes a caseload as assigned by the Administrator

Assesses a caseload from admission to discharge and develops discharge plans and documents interventions and pertinent information in medical record on a timely basis

Participates in Resident Care Conferences to assist in the implementation of care plans

Assists residents and families with adjustments which follow initial placement

Encourages Resident participation in facility activities

Identifies and documents changes in affect, behavior or personality. Advises the appropriate personnel

Refers resident/family to community services or makes contact when needed

Intervenes in all resident conflict situations as necessary

Develops discharge plans for caseload and coordinates all discharge planning in accordance with that policy and procedure

Collaborates with outside agencies/resources to develop supplementary services for residents (including arranging psychiatric consultations and therapies)

Arranges appropriate team meetings and family meetings

Attends community workshops, professional conferences and professional organizations for the purpose of continuing education and maintaining good relations with the community

Services as a resource person to residents, staff and families. Provides information on an on-going basis

Participates in the annual evaluation of work performances

Provides in-services to the facility

Attends department staff meetings

Participates in community meetings/affiliations related to special care needs of current caseload

Other Duties as assigned by supervisor