Discharge Planner

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Affords 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

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

Additional Duties

• Correctional mental health experience is preferred

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

• Maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc. for this position
• Maintain current CPR/BLS certification
• Maintain current TB test (taken within one year)
• 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
• Maintain confidentiality, dignity, and security of health records and protected health information in compliance with HIPAA requirements

Security Requirements

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

Physical/Mental Requirements

• 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

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