Discharge & Forensic Care Coordination Lead

Southside Behavioral Health; Virginia, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal Development

Flexible Work Practices

Employee Resources

Job summary

Southside Behavioral Health (SBH) seeks a non-exempt discharge planning liaison to coordinate services for individuals admitted to state hospital facilities or involved with the court system. This role requires writing individualized service budgets, contracting with providers, and reporting on funded services.

The incumbent will participate in regional utilization meetings, travel across the state as needed, and collaborate with SBH teams, families, and attorneys to ensure effective service

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a human services field with 102years of relevant experience.
• Valid drivers license with safe driving record.
• QMHP eligible.

Responsibilities

• Acts as SBHs liaison to state mental health facilities to coordinate discharge planning for forensic clients or those transferred from court systems.
• Follows state guidelines and IDAPP manual for planning for forensic clients as needed.
• Collaborates with discharge planning teams, families, court system, jail services and community providers to create a strength-based discharge plan.
• Attends or coordinates treatment team meetings at state hospitals; follow-up within 24 business hours if unable to attend.
• Coordinates restoration services and forensic assessments as required by court, with identified providers.
• Attends court to represent the client and SBH as needed and required.
• Maintains hospitalization log and generates monthly/weekly reports; ensures timely EHR documentation.

Skills

Valid drivers license

Education

Bachelors degree in a human services field

QMHP eligible

Job description

Southside Behavioral Health (SBH) seeks a non-exempt discharge planning liaison to coordinate services for individuals admitted to state hospital facilities or involved with the court system. This role requires writing individualized service budgets, contracting with providers, and reporting on funded services.

The incumbent will participate in regional utilization meetings, travel across the state as needed, and collaborate with SBH teams, families, and attorneys to ensure effective service