Mental Health Discharge Planner

Company: NaphCare
Location: Roanoke
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

NaphCare is hiring strong Mental Health Discharge Planner to join our team at the Roanoke City Jail located in Roanoke, Virginia. Come learn correctional healthcare as you use our cutting-edge resources, including our award winning electronic operating system.

NaphCare partners with correctional facilities to provide proactive, patient-focused healthcare. We recognize that we serve a unique and diverse patient population, and our onsite teams take pride in bringing excellence in care to a population in great need. Be part of a world-class team of professionals who are revolutionizing correctional healthcare.

NaphCare Benefits:

• Employees enrolled in our health insurance program receive prescriptions free of charge when filled at our in-house pharmacy or mail order program
• Health, dental & vision
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 100% vested 401K and Roth with company contribution
• Tuition assistance
• Referral bonuses
• On-site education
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Paid time off & paid holidays

Position Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Human Services or similar field required, along with a minimum of 1 year of discharge planning in mental health
• Conduct rounds with the physicians and mental health staff to meet with patients to discuss placement options, organize records for transition, and provide advice regarding community assistance organization, transportation options, etc
• Involve patient in discharge planning
• Assist patients with the identification of a support network, instructions for future care and follow-up
• Assist patients with completion of all clinical and financial documentation needed for social service organizations
• Coordinate with healthcare and security staff regarding patients' release dates
• Liaison for all referrals for involuntary examinations or crisis stabilization
• Liaison for all inpatient care management

With NaphCare, you'll play a critical role in our continuing mission to be the leading provider of quality healthcare in the correctional industry. If you want a career that will make a difference, choose the company that is different.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

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