Discharge Planner

Cove Forge Williamsburg is currently seeking a Discharge Planner to provide case management and care coordination services for patients receiving treatment at our facility.

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8am - 4:30pm

At Cove Forge, we believe that chemical dependency is a treatable disease—not a character flaw—and we are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that supports long-term recovery. As part of our dedicated team, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals seeking hope and healing.

This role (Case Manager) is ideal for a motivated professional who is passionate about helping others navigate their recovery journey and access the resources they need for success.

We are looking for a proactive, solution-oriented individual with strong problem-solving abilities and excellent organizational skills. The ideal candidate can work independently while also collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary treatment team. Previous experience in healthcare, behavioral health, or a related field is preferred.

Qualified Applicants Should Possess

• HS Diploma
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs
• Prior work experience in the healthcare field is preferred
  
  

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401K + Match
  
  

Primary Responsibilities Include

• Conduct various duties related to coordinating treatment and discharge activities, as needed.
• Provide quality care through developing, implementing, managing and evaluating client/patient care plans.
• Convey medical criteria and clinical information between the insurance provider and treatment team as warranted.
• Coordinate in a timely manner, issues or activities relevant to the treatment team.
  
  

Essential Functions

• Provide case management and care coordination services for clients/patients/residents in the facility.
• Responsible for coordinating continuum of care activities for assigned clients and ensuring optimum utilization of resources, service delivery, and compliance with external agencies and referral sources requirements.
• Responsible for psychosocial assessment and for conducting individual, family and group sessions.
• Conduct various duties related to coordinating treatment and discharge activities, as needed.
• Provide quality care through developing, implementing, managing and evaluating client/patient care plans.
• Collect, correlate and provide clinical data to the treatment team.
• Convey medical criteria and clinical information between the insurance provider and treatment team as warranted.
• May also correlate clinical data for business office as required.
• Coordinate in a timely manner, issues or activities relevant to the treatment team.
  
  

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or related human service field required.
• One or more years’ experience working in a behavioral health setting preferred.
• Previous experience with the patient population served by the facility preferred.
• Previous experience in case management and/or utilization review preferred.
  
  

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• Current license required within the state the facility is operating in if required.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.
  
  

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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