Mental Health Discharge Planner

DescriptionIntroductionAre you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Mental Health Discharge Planner opening with Mission Behavioral Health today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.BenefitsMission Behavioral Health, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny

Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts

401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships

Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

Colleague recognition program

Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.We are seeking a(an) Mental Health Discharge Planner for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!Job Summary and Qualifications Supports department by responding to telephone inquiries from psychiatric facilities, providers, and insurers related to the care of behavioral health patients. Facilitates safe and timely dispositions, works to decrease length of stay, prevent readmissions, and reduce patient, family, physician or Hospital exposure to legal and financial risk. Ensures good communication by reporting to community/state agencies any patient issues as required by law. Under the direction of the physician, facilitates admissions to Copestone and other inpatient facilities including the completion of all necessary documentation and commitment paperwork, and maintains up-to-date knowledge of community resources in order to provide appropriate discharge planning when appropriate. Enhances professional growth and development by participating in related activities.EDUCATION: (Required)Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or other equivalent degree in a recognized mental health field. (Preferred) BSW/LCSWAEXPERIENCE: (Required) 3+ years experience in health care setting or local social service agency. BSW/MSW internship in hospital setting accepted. (Preferred) 5+ years’ hospital/healthcare social work and discharge planning experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience considered. today with Mission Behavioral Health.Physician Services Group (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/physician-services) is skilled in physician employment, practice and urgent care operations. We are experts in hospitalist integration, and graduate medical education. We lead more than 1,300 physician practices and 170+ urgent care centers. We are HCA Healthcare’s graduate medical education leader. We provide direction for over 260 exceptional resident and fellowship programs. We focus on carrying out value-added solutions. These solutions help physicians deliver patient-centered healthcare. We support HCA Healthcare's commitment to the care and improvement of human life.HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses."The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.HCA Healthcare Co-FounderIf you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Social Worker opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.