Discharge Planner - Mental Health 266

Telecare Corporation

About The Position

The Discharge Planner provides discharge planning services to members served and their families. This involves coordinating and collaborating with other services and agencies such as the Conservator’s Office, eligibility workers, Public Defender, Public Guardian, Court Services, Third Party Utilization Review Departments, and multiple County Mental Health Services system of care entities.

Requirements

Two (2) years of professional experience in Social Work, Nursing or a related field
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment
All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver’s license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related human services field
One (1) year experience in mental health and/or public agencies
Licensed Professional preferred
Knowledge of psychiatric treatment modalities and community resources
The ability to interface with both public and private agencies
The ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally

Responsibilities

Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with internal and external stakeholders
Maintains overall responsibility for discharge planning, including: Coordinating members served assessments and discharges in coordination with the treatment team, Making appropriate referrals for placement, case management and aftercare services, Identifying members served discharge planning needs, including arranging for placement, follow-up care and financial aid, Updating the Treatment Team regarding social services and discharge planning, Coordinating with the Business Office to assure that members served benefits are in order, Developing and maintaining an awareness of community resources, Completing the appropriate paperwork for all members served discharged, Coordinating members served services with customer representatives
Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with members served.
Attends and participates in community meetings and groups.
Performs tasks correctly and according to Policies and Procedures.
Thinks and acts appropriately in routine situations
Consistently performs all tasks assigned in a complete and thorough manner
Effectively completes assigned tasks while remaining available to assist co-workers in emergent situations
If employed at Inpatient program, must assist with restraint of members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training
If employed at Outpatient program, must evade members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training