Discharge Planner FT days M-F

Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital • Tacoma, WA

3d • $28 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital is hiring a full-time Discharge Planner to join its inpatient team. The hospital is a 120-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Tacoma, Washington, providing acute psychiatric care to voluntary and involuntary patients. Its treatment approach emphasizes whole-person, recovery-oriented care and teamwork.

The Discharge Planner serves as a liaison among patients, the interdisciplinary treatment team, and community resources. Working with patients, their identified supports, and the team, the planner addresses social determinants that may present barriers to healthy living after discharge. Beginning on the day of admission, the planner documents discharge or care-transition recommendations and efforts to plan a safe discharge.

The position works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Compensation is $27.59–$44.91 per hour, depending on experience, on a union scale. Employees must join the SEIU Union within 30 calendar days of employment and remain in good standing unless approved for a religious exemption.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science or a related field; experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) card through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required by the start date.
• One year of related mental health work experience is strongly indicated to demonstrate the required job knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Join the SEIU Union within 30 calendar days of employment and remain a member in good standing unless approved for a religious exemption.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with patients and the interdisciplinary team to develop treatment plans.
• Assess and screen patients for resource eligibility and schedule post-discharge appointments.
• Assist with pre-authorizations, pre-certifications, insurance eligibility, and authorizations for medications, hospital stays, and community needs.
• Attend daily treatment team meetings and coordinate patient care with interdisciplinary team members.
• Communicate effectively with treatment team members and others about patient needs and current issues.
• Assist patients with discharge transportation needs after evaluating potential options.
• Provide weekly outreach to identified outpatient supports regarding discharge planning and updates.
• Identify resources to meet patients’ needs after discharge.
• Facilitate group education for patients on accessing community resources after discharge.
• Assist in monitoring and directing the milieu when requested by treatment team members.
• Document discharge plan or care-transition recommendations and efforts toward safe discharge beginning on the day of admission.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program available upon hire
• 403(b) with employer match
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Competitive hourly pay of $27.59–$44.91, depending on experience, on a union scale

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time