Discharge Planner/Group Leader

Location

Macon, GA | United States

Job description

Discharge Planner / Group Leader

About River Edge Behavioral Health:

River Edge Behavioral Health exists to share the stories of more than 10,000 people with behavioral health, substance abuse, and intellectual and developmental disabilities and inspire our clients and the communities to make life better. River Edge is where caring professionals provide expert services to many people, we serve by offering safe spaces for groups, coordinated care, and evidenced-based outpatient care. In addition to inpatient stabilization and Substance Abuse Services.

At River Edge Behavioral Health, we aspire to continuously lead with our values and beliefs that enable individuals to develop their potential, bring their full selves to the workplace, and engage in an environment of inclusion. At River Edge, we know you can choose to work anywhere, be we strive to be an employer of choice. We work every day to make your employee experience great. We believe in the skilled team members we hire and their ability to "make life better" for someone on their recovery journey or struggling with behavioral health challenges.

River Edge Behavioral Health is seeking a Full Time Discharge Planner Group Leader to work under the supervision of the Adult Clinical Nurse Manager. The Discharge Planner Group Leader will lead skill training groups to enhance the recovery/crisis management skills of behavioral health clients at the Crisis Stabilization Unit. The Discharge Planner Group Leader will act as the client advocate to coordinate discharge plans and obtain needed resources for continued recovery after discharge from the Crisis Stabilization Unit. They will complete the required documentation to support skill training, assessments as assigned, and resource development for clients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as client advocate in order to develop and coordinate available resources to assist in recovery after discharge.
• Collects information about clients through interviews and observation.
• Skill training with clients in individual and group sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life.
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
• Ability to perform SOS safety checks.
• Maintain confidentiality of records relating to client's treatment.
• Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in the treatment and care plan.
• Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.
• Ensures the safety and security of clients.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a social service-related field (social work, sociology, psychology, etc. (preferred)
• At least 1 year experience working with behavioral health clients (mental health, substance abuse, developmental disabilities).
• Certified Peer Specialist (preferred)
• Provide 2 Professional references. 
• All applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.

Additional Information: 

The Application Process:

• All qualified applicants will be considered.
• This position is subject to close once a satisfactory candidate pool has been identified.
• The hiring managers will contact only those selected for an interview. 
• Applicants who are not selected will receive notification via email.
• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email.

Safe Working Environment:

We at River Edge believe every employee has a right to a safe work environment. Therefore, we recommend full vaccination of all employees. Getting the vaccine, frequently washing your hands, sanitizing common areas, and wearing your mask continue to be the most effective way to fight.

Diversity and Inclusion:

River Edge Behavioral Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, genetic makeup, disability, age, or veteran status.

Drug-Free Workplace:

River Edge Behavioral Health is a drug-free workplace with a longstanding commitment to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment. In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998, all applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug screen.

At-Will Workplace:

Employment with River Edge Behavioral Health is at will. At-will means your employment relationship with River Edge Behavioral Health or Affordable Business Solution is for an indefinite period and is subject to termination by you or River Edge Behavioral Health, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time.

EEOC Statement:

River Edge Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: River Edge Behavioral Heath recruits qualified candidates for positions in its service area. It is the policy of River Edge Behavioral Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job tags

Salary