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Discharge Planner

Wellpath

#Case Management #CPR Certification #Patient Care #Healthcare #Substance Use #Mental Health #Social Work #Psychology #First Aid #Discharge Planning

Quick overview

Coordinate and execute discharge planning services to ensure smooth transitions for individuals re-entering the community. Provide psychoeducational sessions and establish relationships with community agencies to secure medical and mental health support.

Requirements summary

A bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a related field is preferred, though a high school diploma with experience is considered. Candidates should have experience developing transition plans for individuals with medical, substance use, or mental illness and must maintain CPR certification.

high schoolbachelor degreeCase ManagementPatient AdvocacyCrisis InterventionClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationDischarge PlanningPsychoeducationReferral ManagementCommunity Resource CoordinationPatient Transition Planning

Job description

You Matter
Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
Excellent career growth opportunities Join us and find a career that supports:
Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
Autonomy in a warm team environment
Growth and training Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:
DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
Company paid life insurance
Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans *Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service. Why Us Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time. Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support. How you make a difference As a Discharge Planner, the primary responsibility involves coordinating and executing discharge planning services, identifying local resources, and arranging appointments with programs or providers to ensure a smooth transition for individuals. Additionally, Discharge Planners may offer individual and/or group psychoeducational sessions for individuals scheduled for release into the community, fostering their preparedness and support network. Through careful coordination and psychoeducational efforts, the Discharge Planner plays a pivotal role in facilitating successful transitions for individuals re-entering the community. Key Responsibilities Provide discharge planning services, adhering to contract requirements, accreditation standards, and organizational policies, covering medication-assisted treatment (MAT), medical, and mental health programs. Conduct individual and/or group psychoeducational sessions for individuals scheduled for release, fostering preparedness for their transition into the community. Establish and maintain relationships with community agencies serving individuals with mental illness or serious medical conditions, facilitating applications for financial assistance and resumption of benefits. Coordinate medication and medical needs for individuals upon release, including potential residential placement, and assist in making appointments and referrals to mental health and medical healthcare agencies/providers. Document services in health records, including community provider contacts, and collaborate with Facility Staff, Institutional Parole Officer, and relevant staff while adhering to security regulations and confidentiality requirements. Additional Details Marion County Jail - 695 Justice Way, Indianapolis, IN 46203 Qualifications & Requirements Education Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field from an accredited college or university is preferred. High school diploma with experience will be considered Experience Previous experience in developing successful transition plans involving community resources for persons with medical, substance use, and/or mental illness is preferred. Licenses/Certifications Must maintain CPR certification, and any other certifications (such as First Aid) required by contract. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness. We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles. Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description. We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

Benefits

Dental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Medical Insurance

401k

Tuition Assistance

Product Discounts

Company Paid Life Insurance

DailyPay

Health Coaching

Dependent Scholarships

Health Spending Accounts (HSA)

Fitness Memberships

Discounted Home and Auto Loans

Free Counseling

Discharge Planner

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