Social Services Discharge Planner

South County Mental Health Center • Delray Beach, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

South County Mental Health Center, Inc. is seeking a Social Services Discharge Planner. This position supports appropriate discharge plans and education to Center clients who are discharged ready regarding linkage and referrals, diagnosis, treatment and support during the period of crisis stabilization. South County Mental Health Center, Inc. is a private, non-profit, Joint Commission-accredited behavioral healthcare provider serving Southeast Palm Beach County. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality mental health services to individuals and families in our community.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum one year Social services experience working with chronically mentally ill, dually diagnosed or emotionally disturbed adults.
• Knowledge and ability to interpret Baker Act, Confidentiality, Marchman Act, Client Rights and Abuse reporting requirements.
• Minimal supervision regarding use of time and being able to prioritize work assignments.
• Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Must abide by a code of ethical and practice standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with professionals, staff, clients and families.
• Ability to work with others as part of a team.
• Ability to complete all required paperwork accurately and legibly.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Social services or human services (MSW, LMSW, LCSW, LMHC)
• Two (2) years Social services experience working with chronically mentally ill, dually diagnosed or emotionally disturbed adults.
• Advance organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge and ability to interpret Center policies and procedures.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Good clinical skills to assess the needs of the clients.
• Advanced substance abuse skills.
• Advanced counseling skills.
• Knowledge of DSM-IV and GAF.
• Case Management skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate client and family needs and initiate Intake/Psychosocial within 3 working days of admission.
• Complete detailed client treatment plan within 1-3 days of a new admission.
• Attend and participate in multi-disciplinary treatment team daily.
• Attend weekly social worker meetings.
• Complete client referrals for housing and other needs.
• Link clients to outpatient programs as needed.
• Develop appropriate discharge plans and recommendations to link clients with appropriate community resources and document same in coordination with assigned catchment area.
• Coordinate with Nursing, Medical and D/C staff on clients care and discharge plans.
• Transport clients when needed for discharge.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and accreditation standards.
• Maintain client records and document all contacts with the client, family or supports and all assessments and other clinical events in progress notes within 48 hours of service.
• Write discharge goals on treatment plan.
• Conduct risk assessments as needed to assess client needs.
• Attend and participate in staff development and in-service training.
• Assist the program supervisor with training of practicum students.
• Review client history, medical records, and interview notes to identify root causes of distress.
• Assess safety concerns, crisis potential, and legal or protective requirements in real-time.
• Analyze available community programs and government assistance to determine the best fit for a client's specific needs.
• Create step-by-step action plans to help clients overcome housing, addiction, or mental health challenges.
• Think quickly under pressure to de-escalate volatile family or individual emergencies.
• Work with medical professionals, educators, and legal teams to resolve barriers to client well-being.
• Knowledge of medications/dosages
• Assess changes in productive status (e.g. economical physical) as a result of illness
• Assess and address life stage concerns of clients
• Medication dosages
• Assess nutritional needs
• Assess dependency needs
• Monitor intake/elimination patterns
• Assess audio/visual problems

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Life and long-term disability coverage
• Voluntary benefit options
• 401(k) with employer match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level