Per Diem Discharge Planner

Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital • Tacoma, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a Per Diem Discharge Planner to join their Inpatient Team. This is a 120-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital located in Tacoma, Washington, accredited by the Department of Health and Joint Commission. They provide acute care psychiatric services to both voluntary and involuntary patients, emphasizing whole-person centered care that supports wellness and recovery. The hospital values inclusivity and a team approach to care, involving providers, nurses, mental health technicians, and therapy team members. The primary role of the Discharge Planner is to serve as a liaison between the patient, the interdisciplinary treatment team, and community resources. They collaborate with the patient, their supports, and the treatment team to address social determinants that may hinder healthy living post-discharge. Starting from admission, the Discharge Planner will document recommendations for discharge plans or care transitions and the efforts made towards ensuring a safe discharge.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science or related field. Experience considered in lieu of degree.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) card through American Heart Association or American Red Cross required to start.
• One year of related work experience in the mental health field strongly that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities.
• As a condition of employment, you must join the SEIU Union within thirty (30) calendar days of employment and remain a member in good standing of the Union, unless you submit and are approved for a religious exemption.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with patient and interdisciplinary team to develop a treatment plan.
• Assess and screen patients for resource eligibility and schedule post-discharge appointments.
• Assist in obtaining pre-authorizations/pre-certifications, insurance eligibility and authorizations for medications, hospital stay, community needs as needed to support the patient during hospitalization and upon discharge.
• Attend treatment team daily and coordinate the patient care with other interdisciplinary treatment team members.
• Communicate effectively with treatment team members and others regarding patient needs, and current issues.
• Assist patients with transportation needs, if needed, for discharge after vetting out any potential options.
• Support patient through their hospital stay through weekly outreach to identified outpatient supports regarding discharge-related planning and updates.
• Identify resources available to meet patient needs after discharge.
• Facilitate group education for patients regarding how to access community resources after discharge.
• Assist in monitoring and directing the milieu as requested by treatment team members.

Benefits

• Hourly: $27.59 – $44.91 depending on experience on union scale
• 403B with discretionary match for those that participate in the plan and meet work requirements
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave accrual at 1 hour per 40 hours worked. Paid Sick leave cannot be used until 90 days after your hire date.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level