Discharge Planner FT days M-F

Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital • Tacoma, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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

The Discharge Planner acts as a liaison between patients, the interdisciplinary treatment team, and community resources. The role collaborates with patients, identified supports, and the team to address social determinants that may impede healthy living after discharge. Beginning on admission, the planner documents discharge or care-transition recommendations and efforts to support a safe discharge. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science or a related field; experience may be considered in lieu of the degree.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) card through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required to start.
• One year of related work experience in the mental health field is strongly requested, demonstrating the requisite 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 and pre-certifications, insurance eligibility and authorizations for medications and hospital stays, and authorizations for community needs as required.
• Attend daily treatment-team meetings and coordinate patient care with interdisciplinary team members.
• Communicate effectively with 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 available to meet patient needs after discharge.
• Facilitate group education about 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 made toward planning a safe discharge.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level