D104 - Adult MH Crisis - Discharge Planner

River Edge Behavioral Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

River Edge Behavioral Health is seeking a Full Time Discharge Planner Group Leader to work under the supervision of the Adult Clinical Nurse Manager. The Discharge Planner will lead skill training groups to enhance recovery/crisis management skills of behavioral health clients at the Crisis Stabilization Unit.

The Discharge Planner will act as client advocate to coordinate discharge plans and obtain needed resources for continued recovery after discharge from the Crisis Stabilization Unit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a social service-related field (social work, sociology, psychology, etc.).
• At least 1 year experience working with behavioral health clients (mental health, substance abuse, developmental disabilities).
• Certified Peer Specialist preferred.
• Provide 2 professional references.
• Background clearance and pre-employment drug test required.

Responsibilities

• Act as client advocate to develop and coordinate resources for recovery after discharge.
• Collect information about clients through interviews and observation.
• Provide skill training with clients in individual and group sessions.
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience.
• Perform SOS safety checks.
• Maintain confidentiality of client records.
• Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress per care plan.
• Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.
• Ensure safety and security of clients.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Behavioral health experience

Certified Peer Specialist

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services-related field

Job description

About River Edge Behavioral Health

Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups.

About River Edge Behavioral Health

Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups.

At River Edge Behavioral Health, we aspire to continuously lead with our values and beliefs that enable individuals to develop their potential, bring their full selves to the workplace, and engage in an environment of inclusion. At River Edge, we know you can choose to work anywhere, be we strive to be an employer of choice. We work every day to make your employee experience great. We believe in the skilled team members we hire and their ability to "make life better" for someone on their recovery journey or struggling with behavioral health challenges.

River Edge Behavioral Health is seeking a Full Time Discharge Planner Group Leader to work under the supervision of the Adult Clinical Nurse Manager. The Discharge Planner Group Leader will lead skill training groups to enhance recovery/crisis management skills of behavioral health clients at the Crisis Stabilization Unit. The Discharge Planner Group Leader will act as client advocate to coordinate discharge plans and obtain needed resources for continued recovery after discharge from the Crisis Stabilization Unit. They will complete required documentation to support skill training, assessments as assigned, and resource development for clients.

Location

3575 Fulton Mill Road, Macon, Ga

Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as client advocate to develop and coordinate available resources to assist in recovery after discharge.
• Collects information about clients through interviews and observation.
• Skill training with clients in individual and group sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life.
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
• Ability to perform SOS safety checks.
• Maintain confidentiality of records relating to client's treatment.
• Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.
• Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.
• Ensures safety and security of clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a social service-related field (social work, sociology, psychology, etc.)
• At least 1 year experience working with behavioral health clients (mental health, substance abuse, developmental disabilities).
• Certified Peer Specialist (preferred)
• Provide 2 Professional references.
• All applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.

Additional Information

The Application Process

All qualified applicants will be considered.

This position is subject to close once a satisfactory candidate pool has been identified.

The hiring managers will contact only those selected for an interview.

Applicants who are not selected will receive notification via email.

Safe Working Environment

We at River Edge believe every employee has a right to a safe work environment. Therefore, we frequently ask employees to wash your hands, sanitize common areas, most effective way to fight.

Diversity and Inclusion

River Edge Behavioral Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, genetic make-up, disability, age, or veteran status.

Drug-Free Workplace

River Edge Behavioral Health is a drug-free workplace with a longstanding commitment to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment. In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998, all applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug screen.

At Will Workplace

Employment with River Edge Behavioral Health is at will. At-will means your employment relationship with River Edge Behavioral Health or Affordable Business Solution is for an indefinite period and is subject to termination by you or River Edge Behavioral Health, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time.

River Edge Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: River Edge Behavioral Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in its service area. It is the policy of River Edge Behavioral Health provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local laws.

If you are looking for an opportunity to make life better and a strong desire for personal growth we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.