Discharge Planner

Job Details

Location:

Kissimmee, FL 34741

Position Type:
Contractor

Education Level: 4 Year Degree/ BA/BS

• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• FMLA Leave
• Ongoing Training & Development
• Flexible Work Options (Full-time, Part-time, Contract)
• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Interviewing clients in various settings to obtain information concerning family, emotional, medical, and substance abuse history or other pertinent information. Detail oriented in completing the psychosocial assessments.
• Discusses the goals and implementation of treatment plans, progress toward goals and develop an appropriate transition plan upon admission.
• Provide family sessions per protocol.
• Provide scheduled group therapy and when needed, individual therapy.
• Responsible for proper placement and appointments required prior to discharge.
• Formulates appropriate diagnosis in terms of the current edition of the DSM and ICD, based on pertinent available information.
• Consults with medical doctors and/or treatment team members concerning treatment goals and objectives.
• Completes all required paperwork and maintenance of client files according to all applicable regulatory standards.
• Performs duties as a court liaison.
• Perform other duties as required by Supervisor.

• Job Knowledge
• Problem Solving
• Interaction with Others
• Initiative
• Customer Service
• Attendance
• Reliability
• Cooperation and Interpersonal Skills

• Requires a Bachelor’s in Psychology or Mental Health Related field.
• Two (2) years' experience in the mental health field.

• Intermediate to advanced experience in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), use of personal computers, and standard office productivity software.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• A valid Class E Drivers’ License for positions that require driving personal or Agency vehicle on Agency business.
• Must maintain a minimum Bodily Injury & Property Liability insurance limit of at least $50,000 for positions that require driving personal own vehicle (POV) on Agency business. (Proof Required)
• PPBH is a 24/7 Agency. All employees must be available as needed when required.

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl; and talk or hear.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We also participate with the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse for all employment backgrounds. Please refer to this link for more information: