Discharge Planner

Franklin County Department of Human Resources; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Franklin County Department of Human Resources seeks a Discharge Planner to work with inmates eligible for MAT services, coordinating pre-release and post-release care.

You will use motivational interviewing and CBT-based group programs to support recovery and community re-entry, while delivering data-driven case management and education to clients. This role collaborates with partners and provides on-site assistance at the Corrections Center Discharge Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services, social work, or related field with 3 years of experience.
• Experience in social services, treatment or substance abuse services is preferred.
• No additional license or certification required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pre-release care and continuity of care post-release for eligible individuals.
• Utilize motivational interviewing strategies to engage justice-involved clients in treatment and recovery programs.
• Provide evidence-based assessment, case management, intervention and education services.
• Develop re-entry plans with program partners to support community transition.
• Provide linkage to community treatment providers and social services (housing, healthcare, food, transportation).
• Maintain robust data collection and documentation; assist on-site at the Corrections Center Discharge Office.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Case management

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