PRN Discharge Specialist - EPS

Ranked one of Tennessee's top places to work, MHC is a rare and special place where outstanding company culture is intentional. Where clients and associates are treated the same, as equals.

Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. (MHC) was formed in 1993 to serve individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Since then, we have expanded our services to children and adolescents with severe emotional disorders across Middle and East Tennessee.

Our sole purpose is to support and treat those challenged with serious mental illness and poverty. Although based out of Nashville, we serve several communities across middle and East Tennessee with satellite offices in Antioch, Gallatin, Dickson, Columbia, Cleveland, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Cookeville, Chattanooga, and Memphis.

If you are interested in joining a team that is caring, collaborative, innovative and energizing this might be a great place for you!

Job Title: PRN Discharge Specialist

JOB SUMMARY: The PRN Discharge Specialist will work collaboratively with Consumers and CSU/IIC/CTC teams to develop comprehensive discharge plans for every Consumer in Diversion Services.

Schedule: PRN as needed

Compensation: $21.05-$22/hr

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Daily meets one-on-one with each Consumer in CSU/IIC to collaboratively develop a discharge plan that addresses that Consumer's presenting problem/primary needs:

• Mental health: Outpatient appointment scheduling (psychiatric/counseling), safety planning, restricting access to lethal means, connection to follow-up programs
  
• Physical health: PCP resources and appointments as needed
  
• Substance Use: Relapse prevention plan, treatment resources and referrals as needed
  
• Housing: Resources and referral assistance as needed
  
• Financial, Legal, Social: Resources and referrals as needed
  

2. Makes customer service a priority with internal and external customers.
3. Provides active listening and problem-solving with Consumers.
4. Participates in daily multi-disciplinary team meetings (CSU and IIC rounds).
5. Maintains and facilitates communication regarding Consumer's care with all relevant staff.
6. Displays workforce flexibility including providing direct line services as needed on the unit.
7. Ensures timely and appropriate documentation as required by the Agency.
8. Develops and maintains community and MHC interdepartmental relations as it relates to discharge planning through outreach and prompt follow-up with contacts.
9. Works with Consumers during their stay in Diversion Services to reduce psychiatric symptoms and facilitate their return to a less restrictive environment.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's (Master's preferred) degree in health-related field of counseling, psychology, or social work
  
• Valid Tennessee Driver's License Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
  
• Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation
  
• Personal Automobile Insurance "F" Endorsement
  

Mental Health Cooperative embraces inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Mental Health Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.