What are the responsibilities and job description for the Discharge Planner I position at BayCare?
At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.
Facility: BayCare Health System, Behavioral Health Admin-DBH
Location: Mease Dunedin
Status: Full Time, Exempt: No
Shift Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm
Weekend Work: None
On Call: No
Discharge Planner Pool - Responsibilities:
- Provide assessment, linkage, monitoring, planning and advocacy for adult and or children experiencing acute mental health and or substance abuse issues in an acute care inpatient setting.
- Possesses a clear understanding of discharge and transition planning and linkage with community resources.
- Oversees legal status issues related to the individuals involuntary or in accordance with the Baker Act regulations.
- Provides support as active member of the treatment team.
- Travel may be required.
- Will perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Experience:
- Required: 1 year of Behavioral Health and 2 years of Child and Adolescent (SIPP Only)
- Preferred: 6 months in Acute Care
Education:
- Required: Bachelor's in counseling
- Or Bachelors in: Health Education, Social Work, Human Services, Psychology or Nursing
- Preferred: Masters in human services
Credentials:
- Required - Basic Life Support (Basic Life Support)
Benefits:
- Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401k match and additional yearly contribution
- Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus
- Community discounts and more
- AND the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
