NaphCare

Mental Health Discharge Planner

Location US-CO-Grand Junction
ID 2024-14765
Category
Mental Health
Position Type
Part-Time

Overview

NaphCare is hiring an experienced MAT Mental Health Discharge Planner  just like you to assist our Mental Health team at the Mesa County Detention Complex located in Grand Junction, CO.  

 

NaphCare is a family owned, medical technology company that has been delivering high quality healthcare to correctional facilities across the nation for over 30 years.  Come join our team of over 4000 employees and growing!  NaphCare pays well, offers outstanding benefits, and has an incredibly engaged corporate support team to make sure you have what you need to be truly excellent at what you do. 

 

NaphCare partners with correctional facilities to provide proactive, patient-focused healthcare.  We recognize that we serve a unique and diverse patient population, and our onsite teams take pride in bringing excellence in care to a population in great need.  Be part of a world-class team of professionals who are revolutionizing correctional healthcare as you use our cutting-edge resources, including our award-winning electronic operating system.

 

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

 

  • Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan
  • Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
  • Lowest Cost Benefits! $44 for single, $105 for family!
  • Employment Assistance Program (EAP) services
  • 100% vested 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Referral bonuses
  • On-site education
  • Free Continuing Education!
  • Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
  • Generous paid time off & paid holidays

NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up-to-date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing. 

 

With NaphCare, you'll play a critical role in our continuing mission to be the leading provider of quality healthcare in the correctional industry.  If you want a career that will make a difference, choose the company that is different.

 

We support your growth and internal promotion.  Once hired, we encourage our employees to continue to seek opportunities for advancement and leadership.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities for Mental Health Discharge Planner:

 

  • Conduct rounds with the physicians and mental health staff to meet with patients to discuss placement options, organize records for transition, and provide advice regarding community assistance organization, transportation options, etc
  • Involve patient in discharge planning
  • Assist patients with the identification of a support network, instructions for future care and follow-up
  • Assist patients with completion of all clinical and financial documentation needed for social service organizations
  • Coordinate with healthcare and security staff regarding patients’ release dates
  • Liaison for all referrals for involuntary examinations or crisis stabilization
  • Liaison for all inpatient care management

Qualifications

Qualifications for Mental Health Discharge Planner:

  • Must hold and maintain a Bachelor’s Degree in a human service field
  • A valid CPR card
  • A minimum of 1 year experience in a clinical setting, with correctional healthcare experience preferred.
  • Must have knowledge and experience in the development of mental health discharge plans and coordination with community service providers.

We know you may have questions before applying.  To speak to a recruiter directly, email your questions and/or resume to hiring@naphcare.com with the position and location you’re interested in.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

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