Mental Health Discharge Planner

Mental Health Discharge PlannerLocation US-MI-Detroit

ID 2025-25333

Category Mental Health Position Type Full-TimeOverview NaphCare is hiring a Mental Health Discharge Planner to join our team of medical professionals in the Wayne County Jail in Detroit, Michigan.

Pay rates range from $22.80 - $24.00 per hour plus shift differentials where applicable! Pay rates range per hour based on employment status, site needs, licensure, and experience.

As the Correctional Mental Health Discharge Planner, you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to ensure high-quality care is provided to the individuals in residence. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex mental health and medical needs. Responsibilities The Mental Health Discharge Planner is responsible for coordinating the transition of patients from the mental health unit back into the community. Duties and responsibilities may include and are not limited to:

Conducting comprehensive assessments of patients' needs, including psychosocial, medical, and functional statusCollaborating with patients, families, security staff, and the interdisciplinary treatment team (physicians, nurses, social workers, etc.) to develop individualized discharge plans that address identified needs, such as medication management, therapy, housing, and vocational supportCoordinating and facilitating referrals to appropriate community resources, including mental health services, substance abuse treatment, housing, and financial assistanceConnecting patients with support groups and other community-based organizationsEnsuring all necessary paperwork is completed, including consent forms and referral authorizations and maintaining accurate and timely documentation of all discharge planning activities in patient chartsMonitoring compliance with site-specific and company policies and procedures, taking appropriate corrective action, and ensuring compliance with

ACA, NCCHC

standards Qualifications Education / Licenses / CertificationsBachelor's degree in counseling, social work, psychology or related fieldPossess an active CPR certification Experience / Requirements / Qualifications / SkillsMust have knowledge and experience in the development of mental health discharge plans and coordination with community service providers.

Must be able to remain calm under pressure while meeting with patients to discuss placement options, organize records for transition, and provide advice regarding community assistance organization, transportation options, etc.

Effective communications skills are required for building patient rapport and relaying information to community resources, and other medical and mental health care professionalsStrong organizational skills are needed to keep track of patient discharge plansMust have the ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirementsMust pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening

Physical Capabilities:

Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift. Why Join NaphCare?

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US, and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company. NaphCare Benefits for

Full-Time Employees Include:

Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!

Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day oneLowest Cost Benefits!

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!

Tuition AssistanceReferral bonusesTerm life insurance at no cost to the employeeGenerous paid time off & paid holidaysFree continuing education and CMEs Want a better idea of what it's like to work in a jail? See what our Licensed Counselors do:

NaphCare - Life as a Mental Health Professional - YouTubeIf you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, please first apply directly to the position to initiate the application process, then send your resume to melissa.miller@naphcare.com and I'll be in touch.

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