MAT Discharge Planner LVN
US-CA-Santa Rosa
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Req #: 184776
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: As a Discharge Planner, the primary responsibility involves coordinating and executing discharge planning services, identifying local resources, and arranging appointments with programs or providers to ensure a smooth transition for individuals. Additionally, Discharge Planners may offer individual and/or group psychoeducational sessions for individuals scheduled for release into the community, fostering their preparedness and support network. Through careful coordination and psychoeducational efforts, the Discharge Planner plays a pivotal role in facilitating successful transitions for individuals re-entering the community. Responsibilities: * Provide discharge planning services, adhering to contract requirements, accreditation standards, and organizational policies, covering medication-assisted treatment (MAT), medical, and mental health programs. * Conduct individual and/or group psychoeducational sessions for individuals scheduled for release, fostering preparedness for their transition into the community. * Establish and maintain relationships with community agencies serving individuals with mental illness or serious medical conditions, facilitating applications for financial assistance and resumption of benefits. * Coordinate medication and medical needs for individuals upon release, including potential residential placement, and assist in making appointments and referrals to mental health and medical healthcare agencies/providers. * Document services in health records, including community provider contacts, and collaborate with Facility Staff, Institutional Parole Officer, and relevant staff while adhering to security regulations and confidentiality requirements. Qualifications: Education * Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related field from an accredited college or university is preferred. * High school diploma with experience will be considered Experience * Previous experience in developing successful transition plans involving community resources for persons with medical, substance use, and/or mental illness is preferred. Licenses/Certifications * Must maintain CPR certification, and any other certifications (such as First Aid) required by contract.
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