Discharge Planner

Franklin County Ohio Department of Human Resources; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin County Ohio Department of Human Resources is seeking a Discharge Planner to coordinate MAT services for inmates and ensure pre-release planning and continuity of care after release.

The role requires applying motivational interviewing strategies, conducting CBT-focused group sessions, and providing comprehensive case management to support recovery and successful community reintegration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services, social work, or related field.
• Three years of experience in social services, case management, treatment and/or substance abuse services, or related experience.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care services pre-release for inmates eligible for MAT.
• Utilize motivational interviewing and CBT-based group programs to support recovery and community reintegration.
• Provide evidence-based assessment, case management, intervention, and educational services to justice-involved clients.
• Develop re-entry plans with program partners and assist with marketing, enrollment and retention of participants.
• Provide linkage to community treatment providers and other social services (housing, healthcare, childcare, food, transportation, finances).
• Conduct face-to-face follow-ups post-release and prepare required paperwork and program reports.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Case management

Crisis prevention and intervention

Group facilitation

Data collection

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services, social work, or related field

Job description

The Discharge Planner will be responsible for working directly with inmates screened and deemed as eligible for MAT services. Ensure coordination of care services pre-release and continuity of care post release.

Utilize motivational interviewing strategies (e.g.: stage of change, crisis prevention and intervention techniques, and relapse prevention) to encourage participation of justice involved individuals in pre- and post-release mental health and/or substance abuse treatment and other pro-social programs, including medication assisted treatment. Provide a range of creative, innovative and evidence-based motivational interventions within group settings, to support and engage individuals, with a strong focus on achieving sustainable recovery and community re-integration. Provide evidence based assessment, case management, intervention, and educational services to justice involved clients.

Work collaboratively with external and internal program partners and participants in developing re-entry plans to support positive transition from jail into the community. Assists program partners with marketing, recruitment, orientation, enrollment and retention of program participants. Provide supportive services intended to support participants' individual level outcomes, reduce recidivism and reduce the number of substance abuse related overdoses.

Conduct face-to-face follow-ups with clients post-release. Provide linkage to appropriate community treatment providers based on participant's risk factors and need. Provide referrals and monitor linkage to appropriate community social services based on participant's priority of need – such as, but not limited to housing, healthcare, child care, food, transportation, and maintenance of finances.

Robust data collection and case management documentation. Work as part of a team to physically staff and provide on-site assistance to justice involved individuals requesting assistance through the Corrections Center Discharge Office. Facilitate pre-release cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT) and other recovery based and motivational focused group programs. Prepares required paperwork and program reports.

These duties are illustrative only and you may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in human services, social work, or related field with three (3) years of experience in social services, case management, treatment and/or substance abuse services, or related experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

No additional license or certification is required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None Required