What are the responsibilities and job description for the Discharge Planner/Care Coordinator, Behavioral Health, Baptist Downtown position at Baptist Health?
Job Summary
Baptist Health is looking to add a Discharge Planner in Care Coordination at Baptist Medical Center - Downtown campus. This is a PRN Days shift opportunity.
As a Discharge Planner, you will be responsible for:
- Assess patient's needs, develop discharge care plans, and link patients with community resources and services to meet their identified needs.
- Assists patients with applications and referrals to government agencies and coordinates appointments with community based providers, organizations and agencies to ensure a smooth transition to the next level of care.
- Collaborates with the patient, staff members, family members, friends, and community service personnel to develop a workable, realistic plan that motivates and engages the patient in their treatment and promotes stabilization for the patient in the community and optimal quality of life.
- Must have the desire to work with mentally ill patients ranging from young adulthood through geriatrics.
- Facilitates psychosocial educational groups for patients and family members referencing the signs and symptoms of various mental illnesses.
- Develops safety plans for patients and reviews the safety plan with the patients and the patients' support systems prior to discharge and encourages the patient to implement the safety plan when needed.
Experience Requirements:
- 3-5 Years Behavioral Health Experience Required
- 1-2 years Case Management Experience Required
- 1 year Acute Patient Care Experience Required
Education and Credential Requirements:
- Master of Counseling or Related Degree
- Master of Social Work
- Master of Psychology
This Discharge Planner position will be located at Baptist Jacksonville. If you are interested in this PRN opportunity, please apply now.
Education Required
MS
Experience
- Case Management Experience
- Behavioral Health Experience
- Acute Patient Care Experience
License and Certification
- Driver's License - DMV
Location
Downtown - Main Building
800 Prudential Dr
Jacksonville, , 32207
About Baptist Health
Chosen as the area's “Most Preferred” healthcare provider every year since 1990 according to the annual National Research Corporation study of Jacksonville area residents, Baptist Health ranks highest in the categories of Best Doctors, Best Nurses, Best Quality and Best Reputation.