Discharge Special Transport (Wage)

This is an hourly/wage position and is not eligible for benefits.

Hourly (wage) employees may not work more than 29 hours a week and are limited to working 1500 hours in a year, which is May 1st through April 30th each year.

About the role

Central State Hospital (CSH) is a 277 bed Joint Commission accredited psychiatric inpatient facility located in Petersburg, Virginia. CSH has proudly been serving citizens of the Commonwealth since 1870, when we opened our doors as the first psychiatric hospital in the country dedicated to the treatment of African Americans. A new and modern CSH is currently under construction on the same property, with a scheduled completion date of 2027. CSH maintains the only maximum-security treatment facility in the state (111 beds). We also have 166 beds available for individuals in the community who need inpatient care, as well as individuals in the criminal justice system.

Responsibilities

• Supports discharge planning and case management by assisting with escorting patients to community visits, clinical interviews, temporary visits, and day programs, while fostering recovery-oriented care through respect, empathy, and encouragement of hope and positive expectations for persons served.
• Collaborates closely with clinical social workers and community partners to facilitate smooth transitions into the community, provides timely feedback from escort activities, and supports the pre-discharge process by assisting in securing resources, services, and case management needs.
• Accurately, person-centered documentation and reporting in compliance with hospital, Social Work Department, and Joint Commission standards, including maintaining logs of escort activities and submitting required reports within established timeframes.
• Participates in ongoing training and professional development.
• Maintains a valid driver’s license and the ability to operate a state vehicle.

Requirements

• Valid and current Virginia driver's license with the ability to operate a state vehicle.
• Experience working with individuals with mental health conditions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge, skills and ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform duties at a fast pace with frequent change.
• Ability to interact with other professionals.

Skills

• Fundamental knowledge of the principles, practices, services and techniques of case management.
• Demonstrated ability and skills to assist in coordinating resources for patients.
• Ability to interview and gather pertinent information from patients and family.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.