Mental Health Discharge Planner

Mental Health Discharge Planner

Location:

US-FL-Fort Myers

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Naph Care is hiring a Mental Health Discharge Planner to join our team of medical professionals in the Lee County Jail in Ft Myers, Florida.

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.

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:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ needs, including psychosocial, medical, and functional status.
• Collaborate 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 support.
• Coordinate and facilitate referrals to appropriate community resources, including mental health services, substance abuse treatment, housing, and financial assistance.
• Connect patients with support groups and other community‑based organizations.
• Ensure all necessary paperwork is completed, including consent forms and referral authorizations, and maintain accurate and timely documentation of all discharge planning activities in patient charts.
• Monitor compliance with site‑specific and company policies and procedures, take appropriate corrective actions, and ensure compliance with ACA, NCCHC standards.

Experience / Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology or related field.
• Must possess an active BLS CPR Certification (American Heart Association preferred).
• Must 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 communication skills are required for building patient rapport and relaying information to community resources and other medical and mental health care professionals.
• Strong organizational skills are needed to keep track of patient discharge plans.
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and adhere to a Code of Conduct and all facility correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening.

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.

Naph Care 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.

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one.
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance.
• Referral bonuses.
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee.
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays.
• Free continuing education and CMEs.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

disability/veteran.

If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and Naph Care,
apply directly to the position to initiate the application process
, and I’ll be in touch.