Discharge Coordinator

TASC’s Center for Health and Justice; United States; Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Flexible Spending

Paid Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

TASC’s Center for Health and Justice (CHJ) seeks a full-time Discharge Coordinator within the CRT division to stabilize patients after acute mental health episodes and coordinate community transitions.

You will work in a hybrid environment, collaborating with hospital staff and Collaborative Bridges to ensure safe discharge planning, linkage to services, and recovery-oriented care. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, with CADC eligibility and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in healthcare, human services, or related field.
• Ability to obtain CADC certification within two years.
• Remain independent and work effectively with stakeholders.
• Ability to manage data and reports to meet program goals.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance in substance use disorders.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.

Responsibilities

• Stabilize patients after acute mental health episodes post-discharge.
• Coordinate with hospital staff to ensure discharge instructions are understood.
• Assist in enrolling individuals into full Collaborative Bridges services.
• Provide trauma-informed brief therapy for mental health needs.
• Maintain high-quality documentation of all case work.

Skills

Independent work

Data management

Communication skills

Diversity awareness

Organizational skills

Clinical knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred in healthcare/human services

Job description

At CHJ, your work can change lives - starting here.

We are a mission-driven team fueled by compassion, grounded in science, and united by a deep belief in the power of human potential. Every day, we bring together lived experience, professional expertise, and a commitment to justice to create real, lasting impact.

Whether you are providing direct care, shaping policy, or supporting vital operations, your contribution helps build a healthier, safer, stronger, and more equitable society. At CHJ, you'll find purpose, opportunities to grow, and the power to make a difference every day.

Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Health (HMO, HDP) & Dental (HMO, PPO) Insurance
• Paid Sick Days and 11 Core Paid Holidays
• VSP Vision Plans (Base and Premium)
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Free Parking (varies by location)

We're Hiring

If you are interested in joining our team, please review the open positions listed below.

At TASC (Treatment Alternatives for Stronger Communities), our mission is to empower people and strengthen communities with impactful services. Since 1976, we have been guided by the belief that every individual holds the potential for positive change. We advocate, support, and most importantly, empower people to break barriers, find recovery, and reshape their destinies. Through Specialized Case Management™, we create a world where recovery, justice, and empathy lead to thriving communities. Our foundation is anchored at the intersection of behavioral health and the criminal legal system. Today, TASC also operates at the forefront of transformative solutions. We are a social impact organization that embodies a future where health, safety and justice is synonymous with hope. We are TASC!

Division Overview:

The Community Resources and Treatment division (CRT) supports clients who may have struggles related to a substance use disorder. We provide opportunities for clients to rebuild their lives so they can become healthy and self-sufficient. CRT’s work includes screening and assessments for substance use disorders, placing clients into treatment programs, monitoring and reporting on progress, and providing support, including but not limited to insurance enrollment, obtaining a state ID, and finding employment resources.

We are currently looking for full-time – Discharge Coordinator. Starting at $47,000 - $50,000; contingent upon experience, education, etc.

Position Summary:

The purpose of this position is to stabilize patients after they have experienced an acute mental health episode upon discharge from the emergency room and inpatient psychiatric units. The Discharge Care Coordinator is responsible for the provision of community transition services and brief therapy for patients through the HFS-funded Healthcare Transformation grant opportunity. The Discharge Care Coordinator will engage patients while they are in the hospital and coordinate with hospital staff to ensure discharge instructions are understood and that care transitions are seamless. The Discharge Care Coordinator is expected to assist in stabilizing individuals as they are discharged in the community through securing necessary resources and supports, and assisting in immediate safety planning and addressing care needs. In addition, they will assist in enrolling individuals into full Collaborative Bridges team services.

• Partner with Collaborative Bridges staff to provide identified clients with linkages to comprehensive medical care in addition to any Medication Assisted Recovery or other evidence-based programs for their identified substance use disorder.
• Provide referrals/linkages to clients for identified needs and coordinate outreach services to community-based social service agencies that address Health-related social needs (HRSNs).
• Work with clients to remove barriers to care, including insurance, transportation, child care, etc.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team, including both the hospital and Collaborative Bridges staff.
• Provide trauma-informed brief therapy for individuals with mental health needs to ensure successful community stabilization and transitions of care from hospital settings.
• Complete Follow-up to hospitalization screenings for consumers discharging from inpatient psychiatric units and emergency room settings for substance abuse and mental health presentation.
• Assist with ensuring hospital discharge recommendations are understood by the consumer and followed through with by the patient.
• Ensure interventions are recovery-oriented, culturally congruent, and developmentally appropriate
• Understand risk assessment, safety planning, and de-escalation interventions.
• Engage natural and family support to strengthen the individual’s participation and engagement.
• Deliver services within hospital, office, and community settings.
• Provide warm linkage, care coordination, and resource acquisition services as indicated.
• Ensure successful linkage to long-term care providers as indicated.
• Maintain high-quality documentation of all case work, completed in a timely manner, and consistent with outlined program policies and licensure requirements.
• Prepare written service plans, incorporating input from consumers, families, involved service providers, and wraparound team members, and clearly identifying problem areas and needs, strategies, and service objectives.
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams and health care team members, both internal and external to the organization, to improve patient care through effective utilization and monitoring of health care resources.
• Maintain effective communication and coordination with the paired hospital and participate in hospital meetings.
• Knowledge of DSM V and ASAM criteria.

Our Ideal candidate:

• Bachelor's degree preferred in healthcare, human services, or related field from an accredited college or university with at least three years of experience in a related field.
• Ability to obtain CADC certification within the first two years in the field
• Must be able to function independently and work effectively with individuals, support agencies, and stakeholders
• Ability to manage from data and reports to ensure the goals and objectives of the program are being met
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance for assessing and treating substance abuse disorders.
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work with a diverse population

Our benefits package includes:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance and Flexible Spending
• Paid Leave - Short-term Disability (STD)
• Paid Time Off/Sick Time/ Floating Holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement

The agency currently offers hybrid work schedules that combines in-office and remote work. Employees are required to report to the work site three days per week with the option to work up to two days remotely.

TASC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free workplace. The agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status or any other protected status in accordance with federal and state law.

CHJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free workplace. The agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any protected status under applicable laws. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please email us at [e-mail] if you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application.