Discharge Planner

Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental coverage

Vision Coverage

PTO

Extended Illness Leave

7 Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Short- and Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for

Medical and Dependent Care

Flexible Work Options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Competitive Salaries

Job summary

The Mental Health Center in Manchester, NH is looking for a Discharge Planner to join our inpatient unit. This full-time role runs 7:30am-4pm, 40 hours per week, with a $5k sign-on bonus for clinical positions.

You will coordinate discharge appointments, work with a busy psychiatric team, and help patients plan for aftercare. A bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field and at least one year in mental health are required.

Qualifications

• Clinical mental health experience required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with discharge planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient discharge appointments with inpatient unit.
• Collaborate with clinicians to align discharge plans with treatment goals.
• Engage with patients and collateral partners to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Teamwork

Self-Starter

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field

Job description

Title

Discharge Planner – Cypress Center

Location

Manchester, NH 03101

Job Type

Full Time, 7:30am-4pm– 40 hours per week

5k Sign on bonus for all clinical positions

About Us

Everyone deserves to feel healthy in both body and mind. Here at The Mental Health Center, we’re committed to helping you understand mental illness and get on the road to recovery. Our programs and services aim to restore health and improve quality of life. We believe each staff member plays an integral role in fulfilling our mission to provide the highest quality of care possible. We know our employees are the key to our success and we currently have job opportunities available so YOU too can become part of our successful, energetic, and dedicated organization! We are also proud to be a recipient of The Bell Seal Certification for Workplace Mental Health, recognizing our commitment to creating a mentally healthy, supportive, and inclusive work environment.

Job Description

Seeking energetic, team-oriented Discharge Planner for meaningful work with people admitted to our inpatient state designated receiving facility. We provide short-term crisis stabilization and brief 1:1/group counseling in a milieu setting.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Working alongside a busy inpatient psychiatric unit to coordinate patient discharge appointments. Mental health clinical experience required, as this position involves working closely and collaboratively with patients on their plans for discharge and goals for overall treatment. Must be a strong communicator and highly organized. We are looking for a candidate who will initiate tasks and communicate effectively to a large team. The Discharge Planner will have some knowledge of mental health and substance misuse resources in NH and will be committed to building ongoing relationships with collateral partners. We are seeking someone who is highly reliable, focused, and experienced in customer service. May be involved in several committees within the organization to enhance relationships and strengthen knowledge of available resources

Experience

• At least one full year working in the mental health field is required.
• Preference is given to previous experience working in crisis units/environments.

Education

A bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field is required.

Skills And Competencies

• Commitment to teamwork
• Self-Starter, Independent
• Time management and organizational skills are a must.
• Excellent communication ability with co-workers, staff, clients, and community partners.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Extended Illness Leave (EIL)
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with up to 5% company match
• Tuition Assistance
• Short- and Long-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for Medical and Dependent Care
• Flexible Work Options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company Discounts
• Employee Recognition Events
• Competitive Salaries
• Internal Trainings
• Supervision towards Clinical Licensure
• Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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Salary Description

$24.94-$30.42