Forensic Discharge Planner (4349)
RESPONSIBILITIES Provides assessment, psychoeducation, linkage, and advocacy services to adults with serious mental illness, co-occurring disorders such as a substance use disorder; and provides intensive case management and the development of discharge plans which prioritize goals and objectives that reflect needs; consists of care coordination with state hospitals, community providers, and community supervision agencies which includes but is not limited to the exchange of treatment records, communication of treatment needs, and linkage of individuals with available services and support options upon release; develops and implements individual services plans; provides support services to care givers; participates as an Adult Outpatient Services team member; completes required documentation as prescribed by licensure, Medicaid, managed care groups or other third party payers with regards to clinical services and medical records keeping; complies with all regulations applicable to program services; provides specialized services to meet a variety of individual needs such as, but not limited to, restoration services, housing, education, risk assessment, and prevention of infectious disease; provide services to sentenced and pre-trial individuals in the local jail.
REQUIREMENTS Minimum Requirements M1: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Vocational Rehabilitation, Counseling, Sociology, or other approved Human Services degree, OR Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner in Virginia M2: Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
Fingerprints, State and FBI criminal record reports, drug test, and central registry (CANIS) report will be required upon request. Our Agency maintains a drug-free workplace.
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE $43,722 – $76,514 5% Increase for Qualified Mental Health Professional Excellent Fringe Benefits
APPLY AT: WWW.DPCS.ORG **PLEASE INCLUDE RESUME WHEN APPLYING**
- Listing ID: 17041
- Position #: 4349
- Link to job posting: https://www.irecruit-us.com/index.php?OrgID=I20220101&RequestID=1769622731697a4ccb7b0f94349&navpg=listings
- Expiration Date: 11/11/26