Discharge Planner

NaphCare • Atlanta, GA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring a Discharge Planner to work at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, Georgia. The role works alongside correctional officers and medical professionals to help incarcerated individuals plan their transition back into the community, including patients with complex medical needs.

The Discharge Planner coordinates discharge planning for inmates released from the facility. This includes assessing medical, mental-health, and social needs; preparing individualized post-release plans; coordinating with healthcare professionals and community organizations; and helping patients connect with medication management, follow-up care, and community resources. The position also supports Apple Health eligibility and enrollment and coordinates referrals to community services.

Candidates must have an associate degree in a healthcare-related field, at least one year of clinical-setting experience, and an active BLS CPR certification. Correctional healthcare experience is preferred. The position requires the ability to maintain confidentiality, communicate effectively, work independently and collaboratively, and meet the facility’s criminal background check and drug-screening requirements. Physical demands include standing for extended periods, moving patients weighing up to 50 pounds, and performing other physically demanding tasks such as CPR.

NaphCare describes itself as a growing provider of healthcare services to correctional facilities across the United States. It offers opportunities for new graduates and experienced medical professionals, supports educational growth, and promotes career advancement. Listed benefits for full-time employees include health, dental, and vision insurance beginning on day one; prescriptions at no charge through the health plan; an Employee Assistance Program; a 401(k) and Roth plan with company contribution; tuition assistance; referral bonuses; term life insurance at no cost; paid time off and holidays; and free continuing education and CMEs.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a healthcare-related field.
• At least one year of experience in a clinical setting.
• Active BLS CPR certification; American Heart Association certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of discharge-plan development and coordination with community service providers.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with patients, staff, and physicians.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to analyze data and solve problems independently.
• Integrity, professionalism, and ability to follow a Code of Conduct and comply with facility correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening.
• Ability to stand for long periods; lift and move patients weighing up to 50 pounds; bend, squat, reach, push, pull, and walk significant distances; and perform physically demanding tasks such as CPR while maintaining balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Nice To Haves

• Correctional healthcare experience.
• Experience with Medicaid and 1115 Waivers.
• American Heart Association BLS CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate inmates’ medical, mental-health, and social needs to identify post-release needs.
• Create individualized plans covering medical follow-up, medication management, mental-health support, and access to community resources.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, social workers, and community organizations to support transitions and continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of patient interactions, discharge plans, and follow-up activities.
• Provide inmates and their families with information and support about discharge planning, available resources, and post-release care options.
• Serve as a liaison between the correctional facility and community agencies to facilitate referrals and access to services.
• Help patients develop medication-management plans.
• Help patients identify support networks and understand future-care and follow-up instructions.
• Screen individuals for Apple Health eligibility, assist with enrollment applications, and provide Apple Health support contact information.
• Collaborate with community-based Apple Health navigators on applications.
• Coordinate care with community agencies, shelters, employment agencies, and drug and alcohol counselors.

Benefits

• Health insurance beginning on day one.
• Dental insurance beginning on day one.
• Vision insurance beginning on day one.
• Prescriptions at no charge through the health plan, beginning on day one.
• Employee Assistance Program services.
• 401(k) and Roth plan with company contribution beginning on day one.
• Tuition assistance.
• Referral bonuses.
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Free continuing education and CMEs.
• Competitive salaries.
• Opportunities for educational growth and career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree