Mental Health Transition & Discharge Specialist

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina – Office of Mental Health seeks a Mental Health Professional I to aid in transitioning patients from inpatient to community-based care. You will develop discharge plans, assess patients, secure residential placements, and link individuals with community providers.

Role involves coordinating with CMHCs, conducting assessments, documenting in Avatar/EMR, and contributing to performance improvement while traveling to community sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct CMHC Initial Clinical Assessments and DLA20s to support continuity from inpatient to outpatient.
• Coordinate and locate community-based residential options based on discharge plans.
• Collect data for performance improvement; document services in Avatar/EMR.
• Prepare accurate reports (e.g., Designed Examiner reports) for management.
• Coordinate staffing with CMHC for program placement upon discharge.
• Provide face-to-face or video introductions to community providers with care coordinators and peers.
• Attend treatment team and discharge planning meetings to discuss resources and options.
• Inventory integrated community residences and update the Transition Team resource directory.
• Complete core competency trainings (SCEIS, MANDT, MAPS) and other required training.
• Maintain licensure and knowledge of policies and procedures.

Skills

CBT approach

Effective communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Laptop/computer literacy

Education

Master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field

Tools

Avatar EMR

Job description

State of South Carolina – Office of Mental Health seeks a Mental Health Professional I to aid in transitioning patients from inpatient to community-based care. You will develop discharge plans, assess patients, secure residential placements, and link individuals with community providers.

Role involves coordinating with CMHCs, conducting assessments, documenting in Avatar/EMR, and contributing to performance improvement while traveling to community sites as needed.