Discharge Planner - LVN License

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Compensation Information: $43.31 – $43.31 / hour

Department (Org): Mental Health

• 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

Join us and find a career that supports:

• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k), we foster work‑life balance for team members and their families to support physical, mental, and financial well‑being.

• Daily Pay – 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 with discounted rates for home and auto loans

* Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.

Our team shares a deep desire to help society’s most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the honor and responsibility to show up with non‑judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those who feel called to serve others, now is the time to join our mission to provide quality care with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”,

and collectively heal the world, one patient at a time.

We see hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in our facilities month over month, many of whom receive direct clinical care, including lives saved by Narcan.

We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and provide best‑in‑class clinical resources for training, education, and point‑of‑care support.

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 job also requires accountability for services provided during the discharge planning process. The main responsibility is to ensure a smooth transition for patients from the facility to their respective communities.

• 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 relevant meetings to enhance coordination of care.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a 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.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.