Discharge Planner

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 57,032 - 63,369; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

401k

Tutition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Company paid life insurance

Discounted fitness memberships

Discounted banking rates

Job summary

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions in Santa Barbara is seeking a Discharge Planner to coordinate discharge planning and ensure smooth transitions for patients. Responsibilities include working with individuals with serious mental illness and facilitating connections with community resources.

Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field, have experience in social work case management, and hold necessary certifications. The role offers competitive compensation at $41.4 - $46 per hour and various perks including medical benefits and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field from an accredited institution.
• Previous experience in developing transition plans for persons with mental illness.
• Must maintain CPR certification and any other required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate discharge planning for patients with serious mental illness.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community service agencies.
• Identify release-planning needs and provide relevant Life Skills Programs.
• Assist patients with medication and medical needs and appointment scheduling.
• Document services provided and attend relevant meetings for care coordination.

Skills

Coordinating discharge planning

Communication with community resources

Social work case management

Life Skills Program development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Job description

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Compensation Information: $41.4 - $46 / hour

How you make a difference

The Discharge Planner position involves coordinating and implementing discharge planning for patients at the facility while maintaining effective communication with facility staff and community resources. The job also requires accountability for services provided during the discharge planning process. The main responsibility is to ensure a smooth transition for patients from the facility to their respective communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for coordinating and conducting discharge planning for patients with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI), Adult Persons with Disabilities/Intellectual Disabilities, or serious medical illness, in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community agencies providing services to individuals with mental illness or serious medical conditions and facilitate applications for financial assistance.
• Identify release-planning needs of patients and provide a Life Skills Program to enhance patient coping skills and support upon release.
• Coordinate medication and medical needs, residential placement options, and assist patients in making appointments with mental health agencies for continuation of services.
• Maintain accurate documentation of services provided in the patient health record and attend meetings relevant to release planning to enhance coordination of care.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience

• Previous experience in developing successful transition plans involving community resources for persons with mental illness.
• Experience in social work case management in a mental health agency for mentally ill population.

Licenses/Certifications

• Must maintain CPR certification, and any other certifications (such as First Aid) required by contract.

Perks and Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k.
• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it.
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA).
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts.
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans.
• Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

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