What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Discharge Planner - PRN position at NaphCare?
NaphCare is hiring Mental Health Discharge Planners just like you at the Washoe County Jail located in Reno. NV. Pay rates range from per hour based on shift, site needs, certifications and licensures, and experience.
At NaphCare, we want you to be able to use your skills. Our positions encourage cross-training, and include roles such as intake booking nurse, mental health nurse, detox nurse, sick call nurse and health and physical assessments nurse.
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, offers outstanding benefits, and has an incredibly engaged corporate support team to make sure you have what you need to be truly excellent at what you do.
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 Ive 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
NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees include:
- Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan!
- Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
- Lowest Cost Benefits! $77 for single, $282 for family!
- Employment Assistance Program (EAP) services
- 100% vested 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
- Tuition Assistance
- Referral bonuses
- On-site education
- Free Continuing Education!
- Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
- Generous paid time off & paid holidays - Starts day one!
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.
Daily Pay - 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
Salary : $77 - $282