Care/Discharge Planner Coordinator, Behavioral Health, Baptist Downtown

Baptist-Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Discharge Planner in Behavioral Health for the Downtown campus. This full-time days position focuses on coordinating discharge planning for patients in behavioral health, linking them with community resources to ensure safe, effective transitions to the community.

You will assess needs, develop care plans, and collaborate with patients, families, and providers while driving adherence to safety plans and promoting optimal quality of life across adulthood

Qualifications

• 3–5 years behavioral health experience required.
• 1–2 years case management experience required.
• 1 year acute patient care experience required.
• Master's degree in Counseling or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient's needs and develop discharge care plans.
• Link patients with community resources and services.
• Coordinate referrals to government agencies and community providers.
• Develop safety and psychosocial plans to support transition home.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Case management

Acute patient care

Education

Master's degree in Counseling or related field

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Master of Psychology

Job description

About Baptist HealthRecognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.Baptist Health is looking to add a Discharge Planner in Behavioral Health at Baptist Medical Center - Downtown campus. This is a FT Days shift opportunity.As a Discharge Planner, you will be responsible for:Assess patient's needs, develop discharge care plans, and link patients with community resources and services to meet their identified needs.Assists patients with applications and referrals to government agencies and coordinates appointments with community based providers, organizations and agencies to ensure a smooth transition to the next level of care.Collaborates with the patient, staff members, family members, friends, and community service personnel to develop a workable, realistic plan that motivates and engages the patient in their treatment and promotes stabilization for the patient in the community and optimal quality of life.Must have the desire to work with mentally ill patients ranging from young adulthood through geriatrics.Facilitates psychosocial educational groups for patients and family members referencing the signs and symptoms of various mental illnesses.Develops safety plans for patients and reviews the safety plan with the patients and the patients' support systems prior to discharge and encourages the patient to implement the safety plan when needed.Experience Requirements:3-5 Years Behavioral Health Experience Required1-2 years Case Management Experience Required1 year Acute Patient Care Experience RequiredEducation and Credential RequirementsMaster of Counseling or Related DegreeMaster of Social WorkMaster of PsychologyThis Discharge Planner position will be located at Baptist Jacksonville. If you are interested in this Full Time opportunity, please apply now.Primary Location:Downtown - Main Building