Discharge Planner

Park Place Behavioral Healthcare•Kissimmee, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Discharge Planner maintains proper client records and supports appropriate quality care. The role ensures that client transition and discharge plans are appropriate and comply with requirements established by AHCA, SAMH, CARF, private insurers, and PPBH policies and procedures. The position is based in Kissimmee, Florida, and is full-time. The role includes interviewing clients to gather family, emotional, medical, substance-use, and other relevant history; completing psychosocial assessments; discussing treatment goals and progress; and developing transition plans. The Discharge Planner provides family sessions, scheduled group therapy, and individual therapy when needed; coordinates placements and appointments before discharge; formulates diagnoses using the current DSM and ICD; consults with physicians and treatment team members; maintains required paperwork and client files; and serves as a court liaison. Other duties may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or a mental-health-related field.
Two years of experience in the mental health field.
Intermediate to advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, personal computers, and standard office productivity software.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Valid Class E driver’s license when the position requires driving a personal or Agency vehicle on Agency business.
For positions requiring use of a personal vehicle on Agency business, maintain at least $50,000 in bodily injury and property liability insurance and provide proof.
Availability as needed when required; PPBH is a 24/7 agency.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Interview clients in various settings to obtain family, emotional, medical, substance-use, and other pertinent history.
Complete psychosocial assessments with attention to detail.
Discuss treatment plan goals and implementation, review progress, and develop an appropriate transition plan upon admission.
Provide family sessions according to protocol.
Provide scheduled group therapy and individual therapy when needed.
Arrange appropriate placement and required appointments prior to discharge.
Formulate diagnoses using the current edition of the DSM and ICD, based on available pertinent information.
Consult with physicians and treatment team members about treatment goals and objectives.
Complete required paperwork and maintain client files in accordance with applicable regulatory standards.
Perform duties as a court liaison.
Perform other duties as required by the Supervisor.