Discharge Planner: Housing & Community Referrals

South County Mental Health Center, Inc.; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Life and long-term disability coverage

401(k) with employer match

Voluntary benefit options

Job summary

South County Mental Health Center, Inc. in Delray Beach, FL seeks a Social Services Discharge Planner to support discharge planning and client education for those ready for linkage and referrals during crisis stabilization.

You will evaluate needs, craft discharge plans, coordinate with a multidisciplinary team, and document progress to ensure smooth transitions to community resources and ongoing care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work or related field required.
• Minimum one year social services experience with chronically mentally ill adults.
• Background check required; health screening and vaccination compliance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate client and family needs and initiate intake within 3 working days of admission.
• Develop detailed discharge plans and coordinate with community resources.
• Attend multidisciplinary treatment team meetings daily.
• Document contacts and assessments within 48 hours of service.
• Coordinate with nursing, medical and discharge staff on care plans.

Skills

Discharge planning

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Time management

Ethical practice

Team coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field

Master’s Degree in Social services or human services (MSW, LMSW, LCSW, LMHC)

Job description

South County Mental Health Center, Inc. in Delray Beach, FL seeks a Social Services Discharge Planner to support discharge planning and client education for those ready for linkage and referrals during crisis stabilization.

You will evaluate needs, craft discharge plans, coordinate with a multidisciplinary team, and document progress to ensure smooth transitions to community resources and ongoing care.