What are the responsibilities and job description for the Discharge Planner Pool 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-MPBH
Location: Morton Plant
Status: Pool, Exempt: No
Shift Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm
Weekend Work: Every Other
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)
