At the Telecare Fern Lodge Behavioral Wellness program, we provide intensive mental health and psychiatric treatment services in a safe, welcoming environment for adults requiring continued time for stabilization and recovery support.
We believe recovery starts from within and that our job is to do whatever it takes to provide the support needed on our residents' recovery journeys. Our secure facility includes a full staff of registered nurses, clinicians, peer specialists, and social workers on call 24 hours a day to provide wraparound support.
Our services are designed using Telecare's Recovery-Centered Clinical System (RCCS). Through the lens of trauma-informed care, this system incorporates evidence-based practices and innovative design components. RCCS focuses on choice-making skills, harm reduction techniques and strives to awaken the hopes and dreams of the individual. The RCCS emphasizes "no-force first" practices. Staff work with individuals within their cultural dynamic in building independence and self-responsibility in order to foster their recovery and successfully transition them home or to a less restrictive community setting.
A variety of therapies and activities adapted to individual needs and preferences are offered as part of their treatment plan. Services at Telecare Fern Lodge Behavioral Wellness include, but are not limited to:
- Comprehensive evaluation and risk assessment, covering mental health and substance abuse
- Psychiatric assessment and treatment
- Peer support and community group meetings
- Social and recreational activities
- Rehabilitation programming
- Supportive counseling on a group and individual basis
- Medication administration and management
Full Time; AM 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday
The expected starting wage range is $24.18 - $29.88. The full wage range goes up to $35.58. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Discharge Planner provides discharge planning services to members served and their families. This involves coordinating and collaborating with other services and agencies such as the Conservator's Office, eligibility workers, Public Defender, Public Guardian, Court Services, Third Party Utilization Review Departments, and multiple County Mental Health Services system of care entities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Demonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in everyday language and contact with internal and external stakeholders
* Maintains overall responsibility for discharge planning, including:
o Coordinating members served assessments and discharges in coordination with the treatment team
o Making appropriate referrals for placement, case management, and aftercare services
o Identifying members served discharge planning needs, including arranging for placement, follow-up care and financial aid
o Updating the Treatment Team regarding social services and discharge planning
o Coordinating with the Business Office to assure that members served are in order
o Developing and maintaining an awareness of community resources
o Completing the appropriate paperwork for all members served discharged
o Coordinating members served services with customer representatives
* Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with members served.
* Attends and participates in community meetings and groups.
* Performs tasks correctly and according to Policies and Procedures.
* Thinks and acts appropriately in routine situations
* Consistently performs all tasks assigned in a complete and thorough manner
* Effectively completes assigned tasks while remaining available to assist co-workers in emergent situations
* Must assist with the restraint of members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training
Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, and/or changed at the discretion of management.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
* Two (2) years of professional experience in Social Work, Nursing or a related field
* Must be at least 18 years of age
* Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment, and maintain current certification throughout employment
* All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, a valid driver's license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance are required at the time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.
Preferred:
* Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related human services field
* One (1) year of experience in mental health and/or public agencies
* Licensed Professional preferred
SKILLS
* Knowledge of psychiatric treatment modalities and community resources
* The ability to interface with both public and private agencies
* The ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee is occasionally required to reach, twist, bend, squat, kneel, and lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds or less, as well as to frequently sit, stand, walk, and do simple grasping occasionally. The position requires manual repetitions, deviations, and dexterity.
EOE AA M/F/V/Disability
If the job posting references any sign-on bonus, internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.
Telecare Corporation
Jun 07, 2025