Discharge Planner

About the role

Provide therapeutic supervision to clients, assure security and safety of facility and assist counselor as needed. Provide case management and coordination of services within the Adult Inpatient Treatment Programs. Assure adherence to state statutes and rules, CARF standards, and federal regulations including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2. Positively represents the organization and promotes Rimrock’s Mission to the community.

Department: Integrated Services • Positions Supervised: None • Immediate Supervisor: Sr. Manager of ISP • Status: Non‑Exempt

Responsibilities

• Conduct discharge planning and arrange continuing care, psychiatric monitoring as needed, and medication monitoring for all discharging clients.
• Conduct care coordination of clients to include scheduling client appointments and coordinating legal, financial and housing services as assigned.
• Provide therapeutic supervision of clients and client activities, including maintaining the client’s program schedule.
• Report all incidents, unusual events and emergencies immediately to the Safety Manager or Manager of Residential Services according to Rimrock’s policies and procedures.
• Assist clients with therapeutic assignments.
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings and in-services.
• Provide orientation to new clients.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services or Social Work field, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree is required.
• At least one year of experience working in Mental Health or SUD field is preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License; must be insurable under Rimrock’s driving policy; may not have more than 2 violations/accidents or suspensions/reinstatements within 3 years; may not have any DUI/Reckless/Felony driving convictions within 5 years.
• Work is indoors in a residential environment with moderate noise. Intermittent physical effort involving lifting of up to 25 pounds, walking and stooping is required. A typical workday involves sitting, standing, walking, use of a keyboard, reaching with hands and arms, and talking and hearing.
• Involves everyday risks or discomforts requiring normal safety precautions in a residential setting. Work may involve mental and emotional stress. Some driving required. Some outdoor exposure when supervising clients outdoors and in recreation programming. Will work primarily at a residential facility.

Qualifications

• Accountability – Takes ownership for resolving problems, reaching goals, and serving clients, team, and organization. Accepts responsibility for own behavior. Assures that resources are allocated in accordance with the priorities of the strategic plan. Performs self-quality monitoring in order to develop and execute plans to meet established goals.
• Time Management – Maximizes the use of time and resources and effectively prioritizes tasks. Completes paperwork, evaluations, and other required documentation accurately and timely.
• Teamwork – Works cooperatively and capably with a wide variety of people. Actively promotes teamwork and information sharing within and across departments. Works in a spirit of teamwork and trust and maintains professional boundaries in working with