Discharge Planner - Mental Health

"They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I'd be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live..." - Client from Telecare

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.

Full Time; DAYS 8:00 am - 4:30 pm;
Monday - Friday

Wage range $24.18 - $29.88 Hourly. The full wage range goes up to $35.58. 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.

Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift)

• Two (2) years of professional experience in Social Work, Nursing or a related field
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment
• All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification.
• Position requires driving, valid driver's license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Position requires transporting Members in program van (acceptable driving record)

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related human services field
• One (1) year experience in mental health and/or public agencies
• Licensed Professional preferred

• Paid Time Off:
  For Full Time Employee it is 16.7 days in your first year
• Nine Paid Holidays
• Free CEUs, coaching, and mentorship
• Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships
• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan
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Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.

The Telecare Shelton Evaluation and Treatment (E & T) center will provide intensive mental health and psychiatric treatment services in a secure, welcoming and respectful environment for adults experiencing an acute mental health emergency. Telecare currently operates E & T's in Thurston, Clark, Skagit, Grays Harbor, and Pierce counties, and looks forward to adding the Shelton community to our family.

* May vary by location and position type