Discharge Planner

NaphCare • Ukiah, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring a Discharge Planner to work in the Mendocino County Jail in Ukiah, California. The role works alongside correctional officers and medical professionals to support high-quality care for people with complex mental health and medical needs. The Discharge Planner coordinates discharge planning for inmates released from the facility, helping ensure continuity of care and connection to community services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field.
• Active BLS CPR certification; American Heart Association certification is required.
• Knowledge and experience developing mental health discharge plans and coordinating with community service providers.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure while discussing placement options, organizing transition records, and advising patients about community assistance organizations and transportation options.
• Effective communication skills to build patient rapport and relay information to community resources and medical and mental health professionals.
• Strong organizational skills to track patient discharge plans.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information and demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and adherence to a Code of Conduct, facility policies and 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 up to 50 pounds; bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks such as CPR while maintaining balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate inmates’ medical, mental health, and social needs to identify post-release needs.
• Create individualized discharge plans addressing 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 a specific medication-management plan.
• Help patients identify a support network and understand instructions for future care and follow-up.
• Screen individuals for Apple Health eligibility, assist with Apple Health enrollment applications, and provide Apple Health support contact information.
• Collaborate with community-based Apple Health navigators to assist with applications.
• Coordinate care with community agencies, shelters, employment agencies, and drug and alcohol counselors.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one.
• Prescriptions at no charge through the health plan, beginning on day one.
• Lowest-cost benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.
• 401(k) and Roth plans with company contribution starting on day one.
• Tuition assistance.
• Referral bonuses.
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Free continuing education and CMEs.
• Competitive salaries.
• Career advancement support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time