Discharge Planner - Mental Health 266

Position Summary

The Discharge Planner provides discharge planning services to members served and their families. This involves coordinating and collaborating with other services and agencies such as the Conservator’s Office, eligibility workers, Public Defender, Public Guardian, Court Services, Third Party Utilization Review Departments, and multiple County Mental Health Services system of care entities.

Shifts Available

Full-time

• Monday -
• Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

• Expected starting wage range is $22.97 - $28.38.
• The full wage range goes up to $33.80.
• Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges.
• The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed.
• Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

• Essential functions
• Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with internal and external stakeholders
• Maintains overall responsibility for discharge planning, including: o Coordinating members served assessments and discharges in coordination with the treatment team o Making appropriate referrals for placement, case management and aftercare services o Identifying members served discharge planning needs, including arranging for placement, follow-up care and financial aid o Updating the Treatment Team regarding social services and discharge planning o Coordinating with the Business Office to assure that members served benefits are in order o Developing and maintaining an awareness of community resources o Completing the appropriate paperwork for all members served discharged o Coordinating members served services with customer representatives
• Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with members served.
• Attends and participates in community meetings and groups.
• Performs tasks correctly and according to Policies and Procedures.
• Thinks and acts appropriately in routine situations
• Consistently performs all tasks assigned in a complete and thorough manner