Discharge Planner (Bachelors of Social Work)

About the role

Join a mission-driven organization with a people-first culture that offers excellent career growth opportunities. At Wellpath, you'll make a difference in the lives of the underserved.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement discharge planning for patients with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI), Adult Persons with Disabilities/Intellectual Disabilities, or serious medical illness, in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community agencies providing services to individuals with mental illness or serious medical conditions and facilitate applications for financial assistance.
• Identify release-planning needs of patients and provide a Life Skills Program to enhance patient coping skills and support upon release.
• Care for medication and medical needs, residential placement options, and assist patients in making appointments with mental health agencies for continuation of services.
• Maintain accurate documentation of services provided in the patient health record and attend meetings relevant to release planning to enhance coordination of care.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in social work or closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: Previous experience in developing successful transition plans involving community resources for persons with mental illness.
• Experience: Experience in social work case management in a mental health agency for mentally ill population.
• Licenses/Certifications: Must maintain CPR certification, and any other certifications (such as First Aid) required by contract.