MTP Discharge Specialist - Chehalis

Salary: $66,372.00 - $87,048.00 Annually
Location : Lewis County - Chehalis, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Non-Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2026-02832
Department: Dept of Children, Youth, and Families
Division: Juvenile Rehabilitation: Operations & Programs
Opening Date: 05/26/2026
Closing Date: 6/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step


Description
Our vision is to ensure that "All Washington's children and youth grow up safe and healthy, thriving physically, emotionally, and educationally, nurtured by family and community".
Job Title: MTP Discharge Specialist/Juvenile Rehabilitation Specialist
Location: Chehalis, WA - Flexible/Hybrid
Closes: Tuesday, June 09, 2026
Salary: $66,372 - $87,048 Annually
This non-permanent appointment is expected to end June 30, 2028.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is accepting applications for a Medicaid Discharge Planning (MTP) Discharge Specialist/Juvenile Rehabilitation Specialist to support Green Hill School and agencywide MTP/Medicaid Discharge Planning by coordinating the planning, implementation, and oversight of MTP 2.0 reentry and Medicaid-funded medical and behavioral health discharge planning activities and the related Reentry Targeted Care Management. The Medicaid Transformation Project (MTP) 2.0 within JR strengthens reentry planning, improved access to care, and ensures continuity of treatment for youth transitioning back into their communities.
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The Opportunity:

You will serve as a subject matter expert on MTP requirements and Medicaid policy, coordinating interdisciplinary discharge planning processes. This work supports least-restrictive, community-based transitions and continuity of care across behavioral health, medical, vocational, and social service systems. You will provide strategic leadership by integrating MTP requirements into JR policies, procedures, and operational practices and supports continuous quality improvement at the local and statewide levels. The role also serves as a resource with technical expertise to educate and engage young people in healthcare services and collaborate with community providers to promote successful reentry outcomes.
Some of what you'll do:

• Develop and oversee tracking systems for determining eligibility, release dates, and established levels of care for Medicaid Discharge Planning services.
• Serve as campus lead on healthcare coverage data and reporting.
• Identify trends, to include service gaps, opportunities for efficiency, achievements for acknowledgement, and outcome reporting.
• Coordinate the Medicaid screening process.
• Ensure consistent follow-up through communication and coordination between RTCM care planners and assigned JR Counselors, Clinicians, and regional Specialists.
• Serve as a liaison with DCYF partners and external stakeholders to support coordinated care and successful transitions.
• Provide ongoing communication and tracking to ensure expedited processes and services for young people with short-term stays.
• Develop training materials and marketing/informational resources for the campus related to Medicaid Discharge Planning.
• Educate young people regarding individual rights and available resources that are available through the new MTP program.
• Serve as a lead in developing local policies, procedures, and practices for achieving and/or maintaining compliance with facility licensing, professional credentialing, federal privacy protections (HIPAA/ 42 CFR Part 2), and accreditation with the National Commission on Correctional Healthcare (NCCHC).
• Partner with Compliance Administrator, facility Mental Health Specialist, and campus leadership to ensure alignment with health care discharge planning and agency goal for additional NCCHC accreditation for mental health services.
• Serve as a technical lead on developing capacities for submitting service encounters as required, and for eventual submission of billing to generate additional revenue streams through Medicaid reimbursement.
• Participate in local, statewide, and national oversight committees for program development in MTP.

Required Qualifications:

Equivalent combination of education and experience totaling six years.

OR

One year as a Juvenile Rehabilitation Residential Counselor (JRRC), Juvenile Rehabilitation Community Counselor (JRCC) or Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor 2 (JRC2).

OR

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution AND two years of professional experience in casework, counseling, probation and parole, social services, planning, directing, and/or facilitation youth group activities or experience in a related field.
AND

• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Note: A Master's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Social Sciences, or in a related field will substitute for one year of experience.
In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:

Previously demonstrated experience or understanding of:

• Treatment and intervention principles and practices.
• Ability to relate to clients from diverse backgrounds and cultural groups.
• Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences related to juvenile delinquency.
• Adolescent development and juvenile rehabilitation practices and principles.
• Providing cognitive/behavior therapeutic interventions.
• Basic juvenile correctional system, rehabilitation objectives in juvenile institutions, basic interviewing and counseling theories and techniques, basic concepts, fundamentals and principles of individual and group behaviors, introductory psychology of deviant behavior and crisis intervention methods and techniques.
• Supervision and Lead techniques.
• Report writing.
• Ability to obtain pertinent information during interviews, assist in rehabilitation of juvenile offenders, implement counseling techniques, apply rules, regulations and procedures, appraise situations and remain calm and in control in crisis situations and de-escalation situations.
• Ability to speak and write clearly, establish and maintain effective working relationships with wide range and level of staff and others and establish rapport and gain confidence of youth.

How do I apply? Complete your applicant profile and attach the following documents:

• Letter of interest describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position.
• Current resume detailing experience and education.

Supplemental Information:

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) was created to be a comprehensive agency exclusively dedicated to the social, emotional, and physical well-being of children, youth, and families regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other socioeconomic factors. We believe our workforce should reflect the communities we serve and are actively searching for candidates that reflect that diversity.
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.
Applicants selected for an interview are required to pass a national fingerprint background check and complete a questionnaire mandated by the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) inquiring about any sexual misconduct. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but is considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job.
This position requires a valid unrestricted (other than corrective lenses) driver's license.
This position is in a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information:
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
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Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, NGB Form 22 or Predischarge Certification (issued not more than 120 days prior to End of Term of Service (ETS) by date of submission). If claiming preference based on Predischarge Certification, individual will be required to provide their official discharge documentation, such as a DD form 214, NGB form 22, or equivalent, within 30 days after the date of discharge. Please blackout (redact) t he social security number before attaching any documents. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible,
DCYF participates in the federal E-Verify program. The selected candidate must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States, consistent with E-Verify requirements, on their first day of employment.
02832
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.


Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.


Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.


Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.


Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave
Leave Sharing

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026
01


Which of the following best describes a combination of your experience and education as it relates to this job?

• An equivalent combination of education and experience totaling six years.
• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution AND two years of professional experience in casework, counseling, probation and parole, social services, planning, directing, and/or facilitating youth group activities or experience in a related field.
• A Master's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Social Sciences, or in a related field, AND one year of professional experience in casework, counseling, probation and parole, social services, planning, directing, and/or facilitation youth group activities or experience in a related field
• One year as a Juvenile Rehabilitation Residential Counselor (JRRC), Juvenile Rehabilitation Community Counselor (JRCC) or Juvenile Rehabilitation Counselor 2 (JRC2).
• I have none of the above.

02


Briefly describe how and where you gained the experience that makes you eligible for this job.
03


Which of the following best describes your experience working in adolescent development and juvenile rehabilitation practices and principles?

• I have none of this experience.
• I have one year or less of this experience.
• I have one to two years of this experience.
• I have two to three years of this experience.
• I have three to four years of this experience.
• I have five years or more of this experience.

04


Which of the following best describes your experience in supervising or lead techniques?

• I have none of this experience.
• I have one year or less of this experience.
• I have one to two years of this experience.
• I have two to three years of this experience.
• I have three to four years of this experience.
• I have five years or more of this experience.

05


Which of the following best describes your experience in juvenile correctional systems and rehabilitation objectives in juvenile institutions?

• I have none of this experience.
• I have one year or less of this experience.
• I have one to two years of this experience.
• I have two to three years of this experience.
• I have three to four years of this experience.
• I have five years or more of this experience.

06


Which of the following best describes your professional experience working with any facet of Medicaid?

• I have none of this experience.
• I have one (1) year or less of this experience.
• I have one (1) to two (2) years of this experience.
• I have two (2) to three (3) years of this experience.
• I have three (3) to four (4) years of this experience.
• I have five (5) years or more of this experience.

07


Applicants selected for an interview are required to pass a national fingerprint background check and complete a questionnaire mandated by the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) inquiring about any sexual misconduct. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. Are you willing to undergo a background check as a condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

08


How did you hear about this career opportunity (select all that apply)?

• Washington State's career website:
• Washington State Work Source office or website (Go2WorkSource.com)
• Washington State employee
• DCYF Recruiter
• College/university career fair or website
• Diversity network meeting/event
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• ZipRecruiter
• Handshake
• Other

Required Question