LVN Discharge Planner MAT
About The Position
MAT Discharge Planners provide individual and group treatment to identified medication-assisted treatment (MAT) patients who are scheduled for release into the community. They coordinate and oversee discharge planning in correctional facilities, communicate with facility personnel and community resources, and proactively plan transitions to community treatment. Planning begins at least three months before release and includes helping patients access local resources and schedule appointments with relevant programs and providers. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. The position is available only to people who reside in the United States.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
- Previous experience developing successful transition plans involving community resources for people with mental illness.
- Experience in social work case management at a mental health agency serving people with mental illness.
- Maintain CPR certification and any other certifications, such as First Aid, required by contract.
- Be eligible for LMHC or LICSW licensure.
- Be eligible for CADC or LADC certification or licensure.
- Reside in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Conduct discharge planning and individual and group treatment for MAT patients in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
- Build relationships with community agencies that provide mental health and medical services.
- Provide evidence-based group treatment focused on relapse prevention and healthy living, using approaches such as cognitive behavioral treatment, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed therapies.
- Assist with eligibility applications for financial assistance programs such as SSDI and SSI, and help inmates nearing release resume benefits.
- Collaborate with facility staff, parole officers, and medical personnel.
- Initiate contact with inmates requiring mental health or medical care at least 120 days before release and identify their release-planning needs.
- Provide life skills programs, coordinate post-release medication and medical needs, and assist with scheduling appointments with mental health agencies.
- Document services in health records and maintain tracking logs for post-release follow-ups.
- Participate in relevant meetings, training, and community-based activities.
- Comply with facility employee standards.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- DailyPay
- Tuition assistance
- 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
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
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Job Type
Full-time
