Discharge Planner

THE MENTAL HEALTH CENTER OF GREATER MANCHESTER INC; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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%

Tuition Assistance

Short- and Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

FSAs for Medical & Dependent Care

Flexible Work Options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company Discounts

Employee Recognition Events

Competitive Salaries

Internal Trainings

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester Inc. in Manchester, NH is seeking a Discharge Planner for Cypress Center. The role is full-time (7:30am-4pm) and focuses on coordinating discharge appointments for patients admitted to our inpatient unit.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field and at least one year in the mental health field; crisis experience is a plus. We offer strong benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field required.
• At least one year of experience in the mental health field required.
• Crisis unit/environment experience preferred.
• Excellent communication with staff, clients and partners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient discharge appointments with the inpatient psychiatric unit.
• Support crisis stabilization and brief counseling in a milieu setting.
• Communicate effectively with a large interdisciplinary team to implement discharge plans.
• Develop and maintain relationships with collateral partners and community resources.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Self-starter

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field

Job description

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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