Discharge Planner

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Position: Discharge Planner

Location: Norfolk City Jail

Responsibilities:

• Individual Pre-Release Health Planning & Referral

• Monitor chronic care logs and caseload as needed to supplement referrals by staff

• Develop discharge planning referral criteria for intake medical screeners

• Consult routinely with medical providers on current caseload to identify patients meeting criteria for receiving pre-release health planning

• Consult with MEDIKO behavioral health provider (including psychiatric providers and licensed mental health professionals) on specific patients with complex needs that require supplemental coordination in addition to individual treatment plans or behavioral health referral plans upon release from custody

• Participate in multidisciplinary planning in support of specialized transitional programs dedicated to seriously or chronically ill patients (such as community based mental health teams and HIV Jail Linkage programs)

• May support patients by providing required applications and assistance in confirming eligibility, as well as by referring them to assigned agency and correctional facility program staff

• Make appointments for patient with willing community resources/health providers to the extent possible and permitted by notice of release

• Establish lines of communication to streamline appointment scheduling

• Promote a common understanding of admission criteria, eligibility and enrollment requirements when applicable

• Respond to requests from Security Staff as well as MEDIKO Staff in accordance with MEDIKO and Facility Guidelines; follow the rules and regulations for employee conduct/behavior and chain of command set forth by the command staff at all times while working within the detention/correctional facility

• Perform other duties as assigned

General Patient Orientation & Pre-Release Program

• Coordinate procedures with healthcare and jail staff, as well as through individual patient contacts

• Provide orientation materials and support in educating patients on continuing care requirements

• Provide information on referral options and community resources

• Complete discharge summary

• Access to required supply of release medications on the date of release by issuing a voucher or by issuing a supply from available patient-specific medications on hand

• Develop and maintain procedures for notification when designated “classes of patients” (such as Veterans and treatment court clients) are booked into facility to expedite verification of medications and initiate pre-release planning by court staff and/or provider as appropriate

• Serve as MEDIKO and Sheriff’s Office liaison to community agency and provider in-reach staff who visit the correctional facility to see medical and behavioral health patients such as Veterans Administration, community-based substance abuse programs, public health and mental health agency staff, and others

• Manage relationships with key providers to foster patient compliance, satisfaction, and positive outcomes

• Attend select community meetings on a limited basis when coordination is required between community-based organizations and the facility medical program

• Facilitate the documentation by agency staff related to discharge planning on inmate health record according to MEDIKO policies and procedures

• Prepare reports and maintains logs, including those generated electronically, which are sufficient to summarize and track both facility health care staff and agency inmate pre-release health planning activities

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience, preferably in correctional health or criminal justice environment as Case Manager; Discharge Planner; nurse performing similar tasks related to referral, case management, and/or care coordination; or Mental Health related Service Coordinator

• Bachelors’ Degree in social sciences, human services, or health care related field or Nursing Degree

• Active CPR/BLS certificate required (American Heart Association/American Red Cross guideline approved)

Joining MEDIKO comes with perks to support you in your personal and professional journey:

• Competitive Pay and MVP Bonus Program

• Benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family

• Preferred Pharmacy Network options

• MDLIVE virtual Provider telehealth options

• Wellness program

• Health Savings Accounts and Health Reimbursement Account options with company match

• Employer-paid Life Insurance Policy/AD&D, Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability coverage

• Optional Voluntary coverage for Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity plans

• Paid portion of Maternity Leaves

• Employee Assistance Program

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) including 10 Holidays and flexible Floating Holidays

• Participation in the MEDIKO 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

• Employee Referral Bonuses

• Tuition Reimbursement Assistance Plan

• Free Continuing Education

• Access to Perks and Discounts at nationally recognized chains, service providers and retailers

EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.