Discharge Planner

Discharge Planner – Cypress Center

Everyone deserves to feel healthy in both body and mind. Here at The Mental Health Center, we're committed to helping you understand mental illness and get on the road to recovery. Our programs and services aim to restore health and improve quality of life. We believe each staff member plays an integral role in fulfilling our mission to provide the highest quality of care possible. We know our employees are the key to our success and we currently have job opportunities available so YOU too can become part of our successful, energetic, and dedicated organization! We are also proud to be a recipient of The Bell Seal Certification for Workplace Mental Health, recognizing our commitment to creating a mentally healthy, supportive, and inclusive work environment.

Seeking energetic, team-oriented Discharge Planner for meaningful work with people admitted to our inpatient state designated receiving facility. We provide short-term crisis stabilization and brief 1:1/group counseling in a milieu setting.

Key Responsibilities

Working alongside a busy inpatient psychiatric unit to coordinate patient discharge appointments. Mental health clinical experience required, as this position involves working closely and collaboratively with patients on their plans for discharge and goals for overall treatment. Must be a strong communicator and highly organized. We are looking for a candidate who will initiate tasks and communicate effectively to a large team. The Discharge Planner will have some knowledge of mental health and substance misuse resources in NH and will be committed to building ongoing relationships with collateral partners. We are seeking someone who is highly reliable, focused, and experienced in customer service. May be involved in several committees within the organization to enhance relationships and strengthen knowledge of available resources.

Experience

• At least one full year working in the mental health field is required.
• Preference is given to previous experience working in crisis units/environments.

Education

A bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field is required.

Skills and Competencies

• Commitment to teamwork
• Self-Starter, Independent
• Time management and organizational skills are a must.
• Excellent communication ability with co-workers, staff, clients, and community partners.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Extended Illness Leave (EIL)
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with up to 5% company match
• Tuition Assistance
• Short- and Long-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for Medical and Dependent Care
• Flexible Work Options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company Discounts
• Employee Recognition Events
• Competitive Salaries
• Internal Trainings
• *Supervision towards Clinical Licensure *Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.