Transition & Discharge Clinician - Mental Health Pro I

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, long-term/dis.

Paid annual leave & sick leave

Paid holidays & parental leave

SC Deferred Compensation & retirement

Job summary

The SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) is seeking a Mental Health Professional I / Transition Specialist to help move patients from inpatient to community-based services. You will perform assessments, develop discharge plans, and connect individuals to residential options and community providers.

Under supervision, you will coordinate with CMHC staff, participate in treatment teams, and maintain up-to-date resource inventories while ensuring quality patient

Qualifications

• Masters degree in guidance, counseling or social sciences or related field.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of psychopathology and patient management within a psychiatric setting.
• Ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary staff and manage discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct CMHC Initial Clinical Assessments and DLA20s to support outpatient continuity.
• Coordinate discharge planning and locate community-based residential options.
• Maintain data for performance improvement and document in Avatar/EMR; provide timely reports.
• Attend treatment team and discharge planning meetings to supply community resources.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

CBT knowledge

Strong communication

Clinical counseling

Education

Masters degree in guidance or counseling or social sciences

Tools

Avatar EMR

Job description

The SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) is seeking a Mental Health Professional I / Transition Specialist to help move patients from inpatient to community-based services. You will perform assessments, develop discharge plans, and connect individuals to residential options and community providers.

Under supervision, you will coordinate with CMHC staff, participate in treatment teams, and maintain up-to-date resource inventories while ensuring quality patient