Discharge Planner

Discharge Planner

Location: Wichita Falls

Schedule: Primarily M-F, 8-5

Pay range: $23-26/hr

FT Benefits, including 75% Medical Insurance premium paid for you and your qualifying family members

Position Overview

Responsible to the HSA/Department Head for discharge planning assignments. Determines the needs for discharge planning for all inmates released from the facility. Assists in the coordination of these services with a multidisciplinary treatment team to facilitate the achievement of optimal discharge planning with the result of maximizing clinical, financial and community placement outcomes. Delivers pre-discharge/discharge, re-entry and reintegration programming for inmates on the mental health case load or all qualified inmates.

Essential Job Duties

Interviews inmates to provide preliminary discharge plans

Identifies who needs outside resources upon release

Electronically documents all interventions and patient response in patient's medical record

Assists in matching referrals to needed services

Assists in filling out required/relevant paperwork

Provides patients with information needed for aftercare services

Serves as liaison between County Alcohol, Drug, and Mental Health Office, County Public Defender's Office, and the Jail Mental and Medical units

Participates in case management meetings with on-site mental health providers

Participates in Quality Management meetings, Quality Management Peer Review activities, and staff training

Responsible for discharge planning for MAT patients in accordance with the policy and procedures

Responsible for providing individual and/or group treatment for identified MAT patients who are scheduled to be release into the community

Minimum Education/Experience Requirements

BA or MA degree in Social Work or related field preferred

Associate's degree in health-related field required

2-5 years of post-degree social work or case management experience preferred

Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC) or Certified Peer Support Worker (CPSW) preferred

Correctional mental health experience is preferred

Additional Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Competencies

Clear and effective verbal and written communication with all coworkers, supervisors, jail administration, and patients

Excellent verbal and written comprehension

Excellent deductive reasoning and problem-solving abilities

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to use a computer and use/learn a variety of software, including site-specific computer programs

Must demonstrate ability to appropriately and safely use standard medical equipment

Ability to respect the dignity and confidentiality of inmates

Employment Requirements

Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for this position

Must have current CPR/BLS certification

Must have current TB test (taken within one year)

Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures as well as the policies and procedures listed in the Employee Handbook

Willing to assist coworkers in the job duties and work overtime if required; may act as a resource to other coworkers

Maintains confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA requirements

Security Requirements

Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test (as applicable)

Must obtain and maintain security clearance with the client/facility as a requisite for initial and/or continued employment

Must undergo security training and orientation on facility safety policies and procedures

Physical/Mental Requirements

This position routinely requires (but is not limited to) the following:

Ability to both remain stationary and move/traverse throughout the facility, including up and down flights of stairs

Ability to position oneself in different spaces

Ability to convey and discern information in a conversation, frequently communicate with patients; must be able to exchange accurate information.

Ability to identify and detect objects and assess situations from a variety of distances

Ability to stay calm in stressful and demanding situations

Frequently transports objects up to 50 pounds

Work Environment

Work is performed inside a correctional facility. Employees are exposed to some level of risk and/or harm by inmates including exposure to blood borne pathogens. Employee is expected to work in accordance with all security rules and regulations to minimize the risk of danger and/or harm to themselves or other employees.

Correctional Nurse / Correctional Healthcare / Correctional Nursing / Corrections / County Corrections / Corrections Nurse / Corrections Healthcare / Correctional Medicine / Forensic Nursing / Jail Nursing

Other

Employee must comply with all current and future State, Federal, and Local laws and regulations, court orders, Administrative Directives and standards and policies and procedures of the site where assigned, including those of professional organizations such as ACA, NCCHC, etc. Employee must treat every other member of the CorrHealth team, all correctional personnel, all inmates and third parties in the facility with the proper dignity and respect. Actions or communications that are inappropriate or degrading will not be tolerated.

Discharge Planner

Location: Wichita Falls

Schedule: Primarily M-F, 8-5

Pay range: $23-26/hr

FT Benefits, including 75% Medical Insurance premium paid for you and your qualifying family members