Discharge Specialist / Mental Health Clinician – Mental Health Services for Adult Outpatient Program
Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Clinical supervision is offered with this position.
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Pay Rate: $33.65 to $38.46 per hourEducation: Master’s degree in a mental health-related field, such as Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling required
Licensure: Registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) required; must be kept current throughout employment
As a Discharge Specialist, you will:
- Assist clients in discharge planning in order for clients to access on-going psychiatric care, medical care, community based resources and other support services.
- Liaison with other programs and agencies to maintain current and extensive resources for on-going care and supports for clients.
- Provide crisis interventions as appropriate.
- Develop and maintain professional working relationships with community health, welfare, and social agencies.
- Consult and coordinate services with other care coordinators, community, social, health and welfare agencies.
- Determine diagnosis and/or a change in diagnosis from current diagnosis utilizing the DSM-IV TR, if needed.
Other Qualifications and Skills
- Experience working with persistent and serious mental illness is preferred, but not required
- Understanding of psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR) and recovery principles, wrap-around models, and evidence-based practices
- Demonstration of ability to make assessments, design treatment plans, and document accordingly.
- Ability to maintain calm demeanor in crisis situations is essential
- Proficient computer skills, including MS Office
- Proof of COVID vaccination required, unless legally exempt
- Able to pass criminal/background clearance
Benefits: CRF provides benefits to help you balance your work life and your personal life. For full-time staff (30 hours or more), we offer...
- 19 days of PTO per year
- 12 paid holidays per year
- “Platinum +” medical plans, with minimal employee cost/expenses for you and excellent coverage
- Several dental plan options
- Vision benefits
- Company-paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability
- Tax-Free Flexible Spending for medical/dental/childcare expenses
- Generous retirement plan contributions
- Employee Assistance Plan for you and your family
- Employee discount program, including pet insurance plans
- Paid training and supervision hours are available
- Opportunities for advancement and growth
- We also provide access to student loan repayment/forgiveness programs for graduates.
CRF inspires and mentors the next generation of mental health professionals!
Jane Westin Center is an adult outpatient walk-in clinic which provides a variety of intervention services to individuals in crisis. We serve individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance abuse disorders.
Services include initial psychosocial assessments, psychiatric and medication evaluations, crisis intervention and linking clients with ongoing community-based services.
CRF staff members work together to meet the needs of San Diego County’s residents who are experiencing mental/behavioral health challenges. We offer a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters personal growth and development. You will work within a collaborative, supportive team structure, learn new ways to provide optimal supports to your clients and help people change their lives for the better!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Discharge Specialist
