Discharge Planner - Children Inpatient Mental Health

Mental Health Resource Center

Jacksonville, Florida

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Behavioral Health, Case Management, Child and Youth Services, Community and Social Services, Cross-Functional, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Discharge Plans, Documentation, Emergency Services, Employee Assistance Plan, Financial Services, Flexible Spending Accounts, Healthcare, Healthcare Quality, Hospital, Hospital Administration, Identify Issues, Life Insurance, Medicaid, Medical Treatment, Medications, Microsoft Office, Needs Assessment, Nonprofit, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Plan Meetings, Problem Solving Skills, Progress Reports, Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Record Keeping, Records Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Social Work, Team Player, Treatment Plan, Vision Plan

LOCATION

Jacksonville, Florida

POSTED

6 days ago

Benefits/Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
403b
PTO
Paid Holidays
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program

Company Overview

Mental Health Resource Center is a not-for-profit Florida corporation that provides a wide range of mental health and behavioral health care services to the community such as 24-hour emergency services, inpatient psychiatric services for children, adolescents, and adults as well as outpatient services such as medication management, case management, and counseling.

Job Summary

The primary objective of the Inpatient Discharge Planner is to assess needs and interests of Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) patients to develop resources, make arrangements, and implement plans that will assist the patient succeed in the post-discharge environment. The normal length of stay on the unit for patients is typically 3-5 days. The Inpatient Program serves the child, adolescent, and adult population. This is an ideal opportunity for an employee who enjoys working in a team atmosphere and is dedicated to providing quality behavioral health care.

Responsibilities

Completes initial and ongoing assessments of the patient and his/her post discharge environment.
Contacts individual’s designated representative by telephone as authorized. Obtains information regarding individual, family and caregiver functioning.
Participates in treatment planning with patients, families or caregivers for further interventions aimed at identifying/resolving problems.
Initiates and follows up on requests for the individual’s record for any previous psychiatric or medical treatment.
Coordinates financial information with financial clerk.
Serves as a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Treatment Team in order to develop the Treatment Plan/Discharge Plan and assist the patient in achieving desired goals.
Assists in presenting information at Treatment Team meetings and reports progress toward discharge planning activities and goals.
Provides information to the treatment team regarding psychosocial factors which may influence appropriate use of the program, length of stay, discharge and post-discharge planning.
Meets with patients to assess current functioning and progress toward discharge; provides feedback on this information to the Treatment Team.
Develops resources that are individualized and appropriate to support successful functioning in community/targeted environment.
Links patients with necessary and appropriate social services, coordinates referrals and ensures that documentation needed is complete and available.
Arranges appointments for discharge and transportation if needed.
Coordinates with the Case Manager (as applicable) in care/referral decisions.
Maintains administrative records.
Maintains and ensures completion of discharge plan.
Documents progress or lack of progress toward fulfillment of the treatment plan’s goals
Assesses and monitors for risk, symptoms of trauma, and indications of abuse, neglect and/or abandonment. Uses appropriate reporting mechanisms.
Prepares for and attends court hearings for Petitions for Involuntary Placements.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs, email, and use of the Internet.

Position Details
This is a Full Time Days position: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Renaissance Behavioral Health Systems and Mental Health Resource Center are Equal Opportunity Employers.
Background screening and clearance through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse is required for all positions: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Thank you for your interest in joining the team at Mental Health Resource Center and Renaissance Behavioral Health Systems. We offer a variety of opportunities in the behavioral health and social services fields. We have locations in Jacksonville and throughout Florida. Employees work together and support one another in a friendly, team-oriented atmosphere that encourages professional growth. We offer an ideal workplace for individuals dedicated to providing care and services that reflect our core values of compassion, integrity, and excellence.

Mental Health Resource Center, Inc. (MHRC) is a nonprofit organization that provides a wide range of behavioral health and social services to the community. Included in MHRC’s service array are 24-hour emergency services and inpatient psychiatric services for children, adolescents, and adults. Outpatient services include medication management, care coordination, case management, intensive case management team services, counseling, psychosocial rehabilitation, an adult therapeutic family program, state hospital liaison services, mental health court, multidisciplinary forensic teams (MFT), jail-based diversion services, a Co-Responder Program with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, the Link-to-Life suicide prevention program, and services that assist individuals in obtaining benefits such as Social Security Income, Social Security Disability Income, Medicaid, food stamps, and housing. In addition, UF Health Jacksonville contracts with MHRC to manage the hospital’s adult inpatient psychiatric unit.

MHRC also operates eight Florida Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) programs for adults with severe and persistent mental illness, located in Clearwater, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Kissimmee, Rockledge, Tampa, and Winter Haven, as well as a FACT Lite program providing Linking, Advocating, Treating, Transitioning, Empowering & Recovery Support (LATTERS) services in Jacksonville. The two FACT teams located in Jacksonville serve residents of Duval, Clay, and Nassau counties.

Renaissance Behavioral Health Systems and Mental Health Resource Center encourage all applicants to take advantage of opportunities for hire, and if internal applicants, transfers, promotions, and advancement, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, handicap, disability, marital status, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. RBHS and MHRC are Equal Opportunity Employers and Drug Free Workplaces.

Background screening and clearance through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse is required for all positions: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

About the Company

Mental Health Resource Center

Renaissance Behavioral Health Systems

RBHS functions as a management services organization, providing centralized administrative, finance and accounting, human resources, information technology and quality improvement services to MHRC. Through its administrative function, RBHS coordinates the programs and services of MHRC to create an integrated, high quality service delivery system.

Mental Health Resource Center

Founded in Jacksonville in May 1977, Mental Health Resource Center, Inc. (MHRC) is a Florida not-for-profit corporation that provides a wide range of behavioral health and social services to the community. Included in MHRC’s service array are 24-hour emergency services; inpatient psychiatric services for children, adolescents and adults; and numerous outpatient services, including medication management, case management, counseling, supported housing, psychosocial rehabilitation, two programs for the homeless, a therapeutic family program, state hospital liaison services, forensic services, in-jail services, and nine Florida Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) programs for adults with severe and persistent mental illness located in Clearwater, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Kissimmee, Naples, Rockledge, Tampa, and Winter Haven.

Since 1989, MHRC’s programs have been fully accredited by The Joint Commission. Inpatient services are licensed by the State of Florida, Agency for Health Care Administration. MHRC is a certified agency of United Way of Northeast Florida.

MHRC accepts and directly bills most insurance plans, including Medicaid, Medicare and most private insurance plans. Individuals who do not have health insurance and cannot afford our standard rates may be eligible for a reduced fee, depending on their income and number of household members. Some MHRC programs are funded in part by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) and its managing entities, LSF Health Systems, Central Florida Behavioral Health Network, and Central Florida Cares Health System; the federal government; and the City of Jacksonville.

Mission

MHRC helps people improve their well-being and achieve their goals by providing comprehensive behavioral healthcare and social services.

Vision

We view MHRC as a leader in the behavioral health and social services field, and we will continuously strive to provide services of the highest quality and effectiveness. Our services will be provided in the most appropriate, least restrictive setting and in the most cost-effective manner utilizing caring, professional staff.

Values

At MHRC, the core values reflect what is important to our organization. These values guide our decisions and actions as we provide services, communicate with one another, and develop relationships within the community:

Integrity

We believe in ethical conduct, including honesty, fairness, and sound decision-making.

Compassion

We listen to others openly and respectfully, respond with sensitivity and understanding, and work every day to improve the lives of people in need.

Excellence

We continuously improve our communication, knowledge, and skills to provide services of the highest quality and effectiveness.

COMPANY SIZE

500 to 999 employees

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

WEBSITE

http://www.mhrcflorida.com/home.html

Discharge Planner - Children Inpatient Mental Health

Mental Health Resource Center

Jacksonville, Florida

About the Company

Mental Health Resource Center

Renaissance Behavioral Health Systems

Mental Health Resource Center

Mission

Vision

Values

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