Discharge Planner FT days M-F

About the role

We are hiring a full-time Discharge Planner to join our Inpatient Team at Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital, a 120-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital in Tacoma, Washington. The hospital is Department of Health and Joint Commission accredited, providing acute care to both voluntary and involuntary patients. Our approach emphasizes whole-person centered care supporting wellness and recovery, with a team-based model including providers, nurses, mental health technicians, and therapy staff. The primary role is to act as a liaison between the patient, interdisciplinary treatment team, and community resources, collaborating to address social determinants that are barriers to healthy living for discharge. Beginning on the day of admission, the Discharge Planner documents recommendations for discharge plan or care transition and documents efforts toward planning a safe discharge.

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, and community needs as needed to support the patient during hospitalization and upon discharge.
• Attend treatment team daily and coordinate 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 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.

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 preferred, demonstrating attainment of requisite job knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• As a condition of employment, must join the SEIU Union within thirty (30) calendar days of employment and remain a member in good standing, unless approved for a religious exemption.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program upon hire
• 403B with match
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Education

Pay

Hourly: $27.59 – $44.91 depending on experience on union scale.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.