Discharge Planner/Assistant to Addictions Professional

NEW HORIZONS OF THE TREASURE COAST MISSION STATEMENT

New Horizons of the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee delivers accessible behavioral health care services to children, adults and families to achieve mental and physical wellness, thereby improving the quality of life in the community. 

GENERAL SUMMARY

To provide discharge planning, activities, and service coordination for inpatient clients.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides discharge-planning   activities for clients to include assessment of strengths and needs, services   planning, linking services to clients, and client advocacy.
• Discharge planning   activities are performed in accordance with Agency standards.
• Discharge planning   activities are reflective of the services specified as being needed in the   written treatment plan.
• Discharge planning   activities are conducted in a professional and collaborative manner and   encourage cooperation inter and intra-agency.
• Participates with team   members in daily program activities.
• Attends and participates in   daily treatment team meetings.
• Appropriately utilizes Therapeutic Effective Aggression Management   (CPI/CARE) to re-direct and   prompt clients to safe and appropriate behavior.
• Consistently assists the Addiction   Professional and/or Program Manager in a positive manner; develops teamwork   in following and practicing the policies and procedures of the Agency.
• Provides direction as   necessary; always leads by professional example.
• Coordinates discharge   planning and appropriate aftercare services for assigned clients.
• Discharge plan and   aftercare services are documented in writing in accordance with Agency   protocol including, but not limited to, documenting external referral sources   contacted and outcome; internal referral sources contacted and outcome. 
• May assist in   arranging/facilitating transportation which includes but is not limited to   picking up bus/train/plane/transport tickets and/or documentation when   necessary. Utilizes tracking mechanism   for use of incidental funds for transportation. 
• Administrative assistance   to the Program Manager, with maintenance of documentation of the clients   identified as high utilizers. Maintains documentation for this population within the portal managed   by the Managing Entity. 
• Manages outcomes and unit   reports as directed by the Program Manager. 
• Prepares written   documentation for each service conducted.
• Written documentation for   each service conducted is performed in accordance with the Agency’s standards   for service documentation in the client’s medical record.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Miscellaneous duties are   performed according to instruction.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

AS/AA plus 2 years’ experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field preferred. Must have a valid Florida driver’s license with 6 points or less in the last 5 years. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Must be able to apply Therapeutic Effective Aggression Management (CPI/CARE) Techniques without limitations.
• Sedentary— Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Occasional walking or standing. Remaining in a seated position for an extended period.
• Standing or walking—Standing is to remain on one’s feet in an upright position at various times to assist      clients or staff.
• Lifting or carrying up to 20 lbs.
• Pushing or pulling up to 20 lbs.
• Reaching overhead to move supplies.
• The work requires visual acuity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; to utilize computer systems; extensive reading.
• Works in an air-conditioned environment.
• Use of audio-visual equipment for virtual meetings.