Discharge Planner Bachelors & Experience Required Correction

Wellpath • Franklin, WI

15h

About The Position

The Discharge Planner position involves coordinating and implementing discharge planning for patients at the facility while maintaining effective communication with facility staff and community resources. The job also requires accountability for services provided during the discharge planning process. The main responsibility is to ensure a smooth transition for patients from the facility to their respective communities.
Additional Details
Preferred applicants will have experience with coordinating referrals to community agencies to achieve continuity of care once individuals are released from custody. Preferred applicants would have familiarity with Milwaukee County behavioral health, substance use, and other social services agencies who provide service to our population. Applicants should be highly organized and be able to independently prioritize tasks based on needs and moving deadlines. Preferred schedule for this position is four 10-hour shifts. Days of the week are flexible. Two days per week would be at the Milwaukee County Jail and two days per week would be at the Milwaukee County Community Reintegration Center.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Previous experience in developing successful transition plans involving community resources for persons with mental illness.
• Experience in social work case management in a mental health agency for mentally ill population.
• Must maintain CPR certification, and any other certifications (such as First Aid) required by contract.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with coordinating referrals to community agencies to achieve continuity of care once individuals are released from custody.
• Familiarity with Milwaukee County behavioral health, substance use, and other social services agencies who provide service to our population.
• Applicants should be highly organized and be able to independently prioritize tasks based on needs and moving deadlines.
• Preferred schedule for this position is four 10-hour shifts. Days of the week are flexible. Two days per week would be at the Milwaukee County Jail and two days per week would be at the Milwaukee County Community Reintegration Center.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for coordinating and conducting discharge planning for patients with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI), Adult Persons with Disabilities/Intellectual Disabilities , or serious medical illness, in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community agencies providing services to individuals with mental illness or serious medical conditions and facilitate applications for financial assistance.
• Identify release-planning needs of patients and provide a Life Skills Program to enhance patient coping skills and support upon release.
• Coordinate medication and medical needs, residential placement options, and assist patients in making appointments with mental health agencies for continuation of services.
• Maintain accurate documentation of services provided in the patient health record and attend meetings relevant to release planning to enhance coordination of care.

Benefits

• In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:
• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
• Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees