Discharge Planner

We're on a path to better healthcare. Join us Compensation Information: $36 - $40 / hour You Matter Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved. Join a mission‑driven organization with a people‑first culture. Excellent career growth opportunities. Supportive Career Our work supports caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients; diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; autonomy in a warm team environment; and growth and training. Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k), we foster a work/life balance for team members and their families to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it! Tuition Assistance and dependent scholarships Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching Company‑paid life insurance Tax‑free Health Spending Accounts (HSA) Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans *Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service. Why Us Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. We share a deep desire to help society’s most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Join us to provide quality care with compassion, collaboration, and innovation. Live our mantra of “Always Do The Right Thing!” and together heal the world, one patient at a time. How You Make a Difference The Discharge Planner position involves coordinating and implementing discharge planning for patients at the facility while maintaining effective communication with facility staff and community resources. The role requires accountability for services provided during the discharge planning process and ensuring a smooth transition for patients from the facility to their respective communities. Key Responsibilities Coordinate and conduct discharge planning for patients with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI), Adult Persons with Disabilities/Intellectual Disabilities, or serious medical illness, in accordance with facility policies and procedures. Develop and maintain relationships with community agencies providing services to individuals with mental illness or serious medical conditions and facilitate applications for financial assistance. Identify release‑planning needs of patients and provide a Life Skills Program to enhance patient coping skills and support upon release. Coordinate medication and medical needs, residential placement options, and assist patients in making appointments with mental health agencies for continuation of services. Maintain accurate documentation of services provided in the patient health record and attend meetings relevant to release planning to enhance coordination of care. Qualifications & Requirements Education Bachelor’s degree in social work or closely related field from an accredited college or university. Experience Previous experience in developing successful transition plans involving community resources for persons with mental illness. Experience in social work case management in a mental health agency for mentally ill populations. Licenses / Certifications Must maintain CPR certification and any other certifications (such as First Aid) required by contract. Equal Employment Opportunity / Affimative Action Employer We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wellpath