Discharge Planner (Detention Services)

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Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. (MHC) was formed in 1993 to serve individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Since then, we have expanded our services to children and adolescents with severe emotional disorders across Middle and East Tennessee.

Our sole purpose is to support and treat those challenged with serious mental illness and poverty. Although based out of Nashville, we serve several communities across middle and East Tennessee with satellite offices in Antioch, Gallatin, Dickson, Columbia, Cleveland, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Cookeville, Chattanooga, and Memphis.

If you are interested in joining a team that is caring, collaborative, innovative and energizing this might be a great place for you!

Job Title: Discharge Planner, Detention Services FLSA Status: Non- exempt

Department: Judicial Services

Reports to: Program Manager, Behavioral Care Center

JOB SUMMARY:

The Discharge Planner will coordinate the discharge process for patients incarcerated in the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office correctional facilities, ensuring a smooth transition of care by providing access to community programs, ensure continuity of care following release of patients into the community, advocate for patient needs and act as a liaison between multiple systems impacting the lives of incarcerated individuals with mental health illnesses, co-occurring substance use disorders and chronic medical conditions. The Discharge Planner will also ensure compliance with organization and department policies, healthcare regulations and documentation standards.

Schedule available: Monday-Friday, 8am - 4:30pm (37.5 hours /week)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide discharge planning for patients incarcerated in the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office correctional facilities, determining which community resources should be included in the discharge plan and setting up appointments for the patient in the community. • Accurately assesses patient's financial resources, makes referrals to community groups to provide assistance with medical and mental health care as needed and assists with plans for housing. • Function as a member of a multidisciplinary team, focusing on patients with chronic or serious health conditions • Develop and maintain relationships with community resources to promote positive health outcomes for patients. • Appropriately document all discharge planning activities in the patient health record, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures. • Collaborate with healthcare and jail staff to identify patients requiring pre-release discharge planning and coordinate with healthcare providers (including psychiatric and mental health professionals) for those with complex needs to ensure effective patient orientation and pre-release planning. • Provide patients with educational materials regarding continuing care resources and community referral options. • Coordinate with medical staff to ensure patients receive required prescribed medications per policy.