Re-Entry Discharge Planner (social worker) (68161)
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Job Location:
Baltimore, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
23 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Salary: $33.00 / hour
Centurion is proud to be the provider ofcomprehensive services to the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. We are currently seeking a PRN Discharge Planner (Social Worker) to join our Regional Re-Entry team in Baltimore Maryland.
The Discharge Planner (Social Worker Re-Entry) completes discharge planning for patients referred to the multidisciplinary team based on the determination that community resources will be required at the time of release. This person will ensure that discharge planning is completed within the time period required by the client for the type of referral. They will accomplish timely and appropriate discharge plans through assessment of the patients post-release needs and the provision of services necessary to meet those needs. This person will act as a liaison between correctional healthcare providers and community agencies. They will collaborate and coordinate with all applicable parties (social work security etc) for release planning. This person will maintain accurate and timely records related to release planning including active files of available community resources to facilitate the release planning.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Psychology Social Work Counseling or related field from an accredited educational institution; Masters Degree preferred
- Minimum of two years experience in release planning preferred
- Prior experience in working in a correctional healthcare program criminal justice or forensics preferred
- Must maintain current tuberculosis documentation and active CPR certification (BLS)
- Ability to obtain a security clearance to include drug screen and criminal background check
We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:
- Health dental vision disability and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Flexible Spending Account
- Continuing Education benefits
- Much more...
Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
