Discharge Planner Group Leader, Behavioral Health

River Edge Behavioral Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

River Edge Behavioral Health is seeking a Full Time Discharge Planner Group Leader to work under the supervision of the Adult Clinical Nurse Manager. The Discharge Planner will lead skill training groups to enhance recovery/crisis management skills of behavioral health clients at the Crisis Stabilization Unit.

The Discharge Planner will act as client advocate to coordinate discharge plans and obtain needed resources for continued recovery after discharge from the Crisis Stabilization Unit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a social service-related field (social work, sociology, psychology, etc.).
• At least 1 year experience working with behavioral health clients (mental health, substance abuse, developmental disabilities).
• Certified Peer Specialist preferred.
• Provide 2 professional references.
• Background clearance and pre-employment drug test required.

Responsibilities

• Act as client advocate to develop and coordinate resources for recovery after discharge.
• Collect information about clients through interviews and observation.
• Provide skill training with clients in individual and group sessions.
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience.
• Perform SOS safety checks.
• Maintain confidentiality of client records.
• Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress per care plan.
• Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.
• Ensure safety and security of clients.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Behavioral health experience

Certified Peer Specialist

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services-related field

Job description

River Edge Behavioral Health is seeking a Full Time Discharge Planner Group Leader to work under the supervision of the Adult Clinical Nurse Manager. The Discharge Planner will lead skill training groups to enhance recovery/crisis management skills of behavioral health clients at the Crisis Stabilization Unit.

The Discharge Planner will act as client advocate to coordinate discharge plans and obtain needed resources for continued recovery after discharge from the Crisis Stabilization Unit.