Mental Health Discharge Planner - PRN

Company: NaphCare
Location: Reno
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Description
NaphCare is hiring strong Mental Health Discharge Planner to join our team at the Washoe County Jail located in Reno, NV.
NaphCare is a family owned, medical technology company that has been delivering high quality healthcare to correctional facilities across the nation for over 30 years. Come join our team of over 4000 employees and growing! NaphCare pays well and has an incredibly engaged corporate support team to make sure you have what you need to be truly excellent at what you do.
NaphCare partners with correctional facilities to provide proactive, patient-focused healthcare. We recognize that we serve a unique and diverse patient population, and our onsite teams take pride in bringing excellence in care to a population in great need. Be part of a world-class team of professionals who are revolutionizing correctional healthcare as you use our cutting-edge resources, including our award winning electronic operating system.
This is what our employees say about working in correctional healthcare for NaphCare. "Working with Naphcare has provided me with amazing opportunities for growth. Through my various roles I've experienced the benefit of balancing management tasks with performing direct patient care to serve our most vulnerable populations. It has been tremendously rewarding to help implement and grow award-winning programs and participate in site transitions across the nation. Our mental health programs take a collaborative multidisciplinary approach because we understand that working together is the only way to effectively meet our patients' needs." Meghan, LMHC
Position Description:

• Conduct rounds with the physicians and mental health staff to meet with patients to discuss placement options, organize records for transition, and provide advice regarding community assistance organization, transportation options, etc
• Involve patient in discharge planning
• Assist patients with the identification of a support network, instructions for future care and follow-up
• Assist patients with completion of all clinical and financial documentation needed for social service organizations
• Coordinate with healthcare and security staff regarding patients' release dates
• Liaison for all referrals for involuntary examinations or crisis stabilization
• Liaison for all inpatient care management At NaphCare, we want you to be able to use your skills. Our site positions include roles such as performing and electronically documenting mental health evaluations, progress notes, individual and group counseling notes and suicide risk assessments, as well as escalating patient needs to providers where appropriate.
  With NaphCare, you'll play a critical role in our continuing mission to be the leading provider of quality healthcare in the correctional industry. If you want a career that will make a difference, choose the company that is different.
  DailyPay - choose when you get paid by making your earnings available before payday.
  We know you may have questions before applying. To speak to a recruiter directly, email your questions or resume to talent.acquisition@naphcare.com.
  We support your growth and internal promotion. Once hired, we encourage our employees to continue to seek opportunities for advancement and leadership.
  NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up-to-date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing.
  Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

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