Discharge Planner

Kids for the Future; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 19 days/year

PSLF eligibility

Company-paid life insurance

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending for medical/dental/…

Employee Assistance Plan

Pet insurance discount

Job summary

Kids for the Future is seeking a Discharge Planner for an on-site role in San Diego. You will assess discharge needs, coordinate planning, and work with the treatment team to ensure continuing care and community supports for residents.

Qualifications include a BA/BS in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling, CPR/First Aid certification, and 4+ years in behavioral health. PTO accrues, and PSLF eligibility is available.

Qualifications

• CPR/First Aid certification required and must be current
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a behavioral health field
• Extensive knowledge of San Diego resources for mental illness, substance use issues, homelessness preferred
• Ability to remain calm in crisis situations
• This building has stairs; no elevator; must be able to navigate stairs

Responsibilities

• Assess discharge needs of each person served and coordinate discharge planning activities
• Coordinate with the treatment team to meet discharge goals
• Assist with initial screening and sign-in process for the program
• Provide crisis intervention, discharge planning groups and outreach activities
• Represent the program within the community by building linkages with other services
• Educate clients regarding supports and resources available

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Calm under crisis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling

Job description

Description

• Base Pay $28.85 - $29.13 / Hour
• Job Category Counselors
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

Hours:

40 hours per week; Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. This is an on-site position and requires in-person attendance to perform the essential functions of the job.

As a Discharge Planner, you will:

• Assess discharge needs of each person served and coordinate discharge planning activities to ensure continuing care supports are in place as needed
• Collaborate with the treatment team to meet discharge goals
• Assist with initial screening and sign in process to the program as well as provide crisis intervention, discharge planning groups and outreach activities to residents at the program on an as needed basis
• Represent the program/CRF within the community by developing linkages and relationships with other services providers
• Educate clients regarding supports and resources available
• 19 days of PTO per year
• Monthly contribution of $100 towards qualified student loan debt; access to Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program for eligible individuals
• Choice of medical plans, with minimal employee cost/expenses and excellent coverage
• Company-paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Tax-Free Flexible Spending for medical/dental/childcare expenses
• Free Employee Assistance Plan
• Employee discount program, including pet insurance plans
• Opportunities for advancement and growth

CRF inspires and mentors the next generation of behavioral health professionals!

Our Crisis Centers are Short Term Acute Residential Treatment (START) programs (Del Sur Crisis Center, Esperanza Crisis Center, Halcyon Crisis Center, Hawthorne Crisis Center , Jary Barreto Crisis Center, New Vistas Crisis Center , and Turning Point Crisis Center ) that provide intensive, community-based crisis residential services for adults throughout San Diego County. They deliver a unique alternative to psychiatric hospitalization to clients who are experiencing a psychiatric crisis of such magnitude so as not to be manageable on an outpatient basis. Their services are provided in a home-like environment that specializes in the psychosocial rehabilitation of each individual.

CRF staff members work together to meet the needs of San Diego County’s residents who are experiencing mental/behavioral health challenges. We offer a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters personal growth and development. You will work within a collaborative, supportive team structure, learn new ways to provide optimal supports to your clients and help people change their lives for the better!

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling required

Required Skills and Qualifications

• CPR/First Aid certification required and must be current throughout employment
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a behavioral health field
• Extensive knowledge of San Diego resources for individuals with mental illness, substance use issues, and homelessness preferred
• Ability to maintain calm demeanor in crisis situations is essential
• This program is housed in a two-story building that does not have an elevator. Ability to navigate stairs is required.
• Must be able to pass criminal/background clearance

Summary

Provides psychosocial rehabilitation interventions and services in order to meet the clinical needs of clients. Assists clients in accessing and using medical care, community resources, family and other support services to achieve an optimal level of health and functioning in the community.