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Mesa Springs

Mesa Springs, part of Lifepoint Behavioral Health, a nationally known healthcare organization with diversified delivery network with facilities from coast to coast, is seeking passionate, patient-centric and goal-oriented team members to join our team. We specialize in compassionate behavioral health services, including crisis stabilization, inpatient care and outpatient treatment for acute mental health and substance use disorders. Our philosophy is built on a psychosocial model of care in order to decrease suicide rates, decrease addiction-related deaths, reverse the decline in life expectancy, and improve productivity in the communities we serve.

We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation and flexible scheduling so you can focus on what really matters – providing quality patient care. Join our team in Fort Worth to build a career that touches lives.


Discharge Planner

Fort Worth, Texas

Req ID 2024-18879 Post Date Sep. 10, 2024 CategoryClinical Services Facility
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Mesa Springs, part of Lifepoint Behavioral Health, nationally known healthcare organization with diversified delivery network with facilities from coast to coast, seeks passionate, patient-centric, and goal-oriented team members to join our team. We specialize in compassionate behavioral health services, including crisis stabilization, inpatient care, and outpatient treatment for acute mental health and substance use treatment. Our philosophy is built on a psychosocial model of care to decrease suicide rates, decrease addiction-related deaths, reverse the decline in life expectancy, and improve productivity in the communities we serve. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling so you can focus on what matters–providing quality patient care. Join our team in Fort Worth, Texas, to build a career that touches lives

Mesa Springs is looking for a Discharge Planner to join our team at our main location in Fort Worth. This full-time position has a set schedule of Monday to Friday from 8AM to 5PM. Full-time employees are eligible for PTO, Paid Holidays, 401K, Insurance Benefits & more.

Members of our team Enjoy:

  • Working with a highly engaged staff
  • Healthy staffing levels
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Career growth
  • Competitive compensation
  • UKG Wallet – We’ve partnered with UKG Wallet, a voluntary Earned Wage Access benefit, to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule.

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  • Actively involved in the discharge planning process
  • Communicates with clients, families, and outside referral sources. Demonstrates proactive communication with those involved with the patient’s treatment.
  • Provides resource information to patients and families as appropriate for future care needs.
  • Effectively communicates to UR on treatment and LOS issues.
  • Demonstrates appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills. Acts as member of team when crisis occurs, assisting others to ensure patient safety.

Requirements:

  • High school degree or degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy, or appropriate therapeutic field preferred. Combination of education and relevant work experience may be required.
  • Valid Driver’s License and a favorable Motor Vehicle Report and proof insurance when using own auto.
  • CPR and CPI Certification within 30 day of employment
  • Completion of additional age specific training within 30 days of employment as required. Must be at least 21 years of age. May be required to work flexible hours and overtime

Experience:

  • A minimum of 1 year, previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.
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