Discharge Planner – Mental Health Services for Adult Outpatient Program

Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday – Friday

Community Research Foundation inspires and mentors the next generation of mental health professionals! Our accredited programs are growing and expanding, with opportunities for motivated and dedicated staff.

Program Overview:

Located in downtown San Diego, CA, the Areta Crowell is an adult outpatient program which provides a variety of intervention services to individuals in crisis. We serve individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance abuse disorders.

Our services include initial psychosocial assessments, psychiatric and medication evaluations, ongoing medication support services, limited individual and group counseling, supported housing, care coordination, case management, and linking clients with additional community-based supports.

Typical Duties of Discharge Planner

•Assess discharge needs of each person served and coordinates discharge planning activities to ensure continuing care supports are in place as needed
•Collaborates with the treatment team to meet discharge goals
•May assist with initial assessments and admission to the program as well as provide screenings, assessments, crisis intervention, and outreach activities to residents at the program
•Represent the program/CRF within the community and counsel clients regarding supports and resources available

Required Skills and Qualifications

•Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other mental health related field
•Registered intern or licensed with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS); license must be kept current during employment
•Minimum of two years of experience providing related services is ideal
•Experience working with clients with persistent and serious mental illness in a high volume environment would be an advantage
•Ability to maintain calm demeanor in crisis situations is essential
•Proficiency in MS Office applications, specifically Word and Excel

Your well-being matters at CRF! Full-time eligible employees have access to great benefits.

•Generous paid time off
•Exceptional medical, dental, vision and other health and wellness benefits
•Clinical Supervision towards licensure
•Free training and education
•Opportunities for advancement
•Retirement plan with generous employer contributions
•Graduates: You may qualify for our student loan repayment/forgiveness programs!

Be a part of our vibrant non-profit organization and make a difference in the lives of the people we serve!

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

In keeping with our commitment to support healthy communities, CRF has a tobacco use policy for all workforce members. More information is available upon request.

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