Continuing Care Planner

Join Newport Healthcare: Transform Lives Through Meaningful Work!

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career in psychiatric healthcare? At Newport Healthcare, we are passionate about delivering exceptional mental health services to individuals in need. Our comprehensive approach covers the entire spectrum of care, creating a wealth of diverse roles for those who aspire to make a real impact. We believe in nurturing talent and fostering professional growth in a supportive environment. Here, you won't just find a job-you'll discover a fulfilling career path in the mental health field.

If you're eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization and help change lives for the better, we invite you to join our dedicated team at Newport Healthcare. Together, we can make a profound difference in the lives of those we serve!

Join Our Team as a Continuing Care Planner!

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families? Under the guidance of our dedicated supervisors, the Continuing Care Planner plays a pivotal role as a liaison for all case management and discharge planning within our facility. Here's a glimpse into the exciting responsibilities that await you:

Collaborative Coordination:
Work hand-in-hand with the Clinical Outreach Team to ensure seamless transitions in levels of care and effective release planning.

Family Engagement:
Meet with families throughout the treatment process to demystify continuing care procedures and processes, ensuring they feel supported and informed.

Comprehensive Coordination:
Actively collaborate with the clinical team, utilization review specialists, families, outside consultants, and continuing care facilities to determine discharge dates, level of care recommendations, and transition plans.

Personalized Discharge Planning:
Engage with patients, families, and staff to craft tailored discharge plans and continuing care treatments that prioritize individual needs.

Support Network Development:
Assist patients and families in identifying a robust support network, providing clear instructions for future care, and addressing any follow-up concerns or requests upon discharge.

Documentation Assistance:
Guide patients and families through the completion of all necessary clinical documentation required for a smooth transition to their next programs or social service organizations.

Placement Options Consultation:
Meet with patients and families to explore placement options, organize records for transition, and offer valuable advice on community assistance organizations and transportation options.

Educational Engagement:
Coordinate and actively participate in educational and training activities related to continuing care planning for patients, including exciting travel opportunities to visit programs and facilities both locally and nationally.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in behavioral health operations required.
• Must have experience as a Program Director, Executive Director or Clinical and Operations Manager within an RTC, acute psychiatric hospital, a large psychiatric unit of an acute care hospital or other behavioral health treatment environment.
• Working knowledge of behavioral health management practices and clinical operations.
• Working knowledge of state and federal regulatory and various accreditation requirements related to behavioral health management.
• Working knowledge of operations and financial management and marketing frameworks.

Benefits Include:

Medical/Dental/Vision

Company Paid Life Insurance

Voluntary STD/LTD

Flexible Spending Accounts

401k

PTO/Sick Pay

Join Us:

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for clinical excellence and a proven track record in managing therapeutic programs, we invite you to apply for the Director of Operations position at Newport Healthcare. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, drive innovation in our clinical practices, and ensure that we meet the evolving needs of our clients and the communities we serve. Join us in our mission to deliver exceptional care and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we support. Your leadership can help shape the future of our clinical services-apply today!

We are excited to hear about your interest in this opportunity! If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, please feel free to contact me, Scott Johnson, either via email at Scott.Johnson@newporthealthcare.com or by phone at 949-800-9512. If you need further support, you are also welcome to reach out to our careers and management team at careers@newporthealthcare.com.

Newport Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Newport Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Newport Healthcare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please email accommodations@newportacademy.com for assistance.

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