Discharge Planner

Unity Psychiatric Care; Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Psychiatric Care seeks a Discharge Planner to coordinate safe, timely transitions for adult and geriatric psychiatric patients. You will complete psychosocial assessments, identify post-discharge needs, and develop individualized discharge plans while collaborating with psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, patients, and families to arrange follow-up care and community services.

The role emphasizes patient-centered, compassionate care, strong communication, and thorough documentation to

Qualifications

• Experience creating individualized discharge plans.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, patients, and families.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate safe, timely transitions for adult and geriatric psychiatric patients.
• Complete psychosocial assessments.
• Identify post-discharge needs and develop discharge plans.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and families to arrange follow-up appointments and community services.

Skills

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Psychosocial assessment

Communication

Job description

Unity Psychiatric Care seeks a Discharge Planner to coordinate safe, timely transitions for adult and geriatric psychiatric patients. In this role, you will complete psychosocial assessments, identify post-discharge needs, and develop individualized discharge plans. You will collaborate closely with psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, patients, and families to arrange follow-up appointments, community mental health services, and support programs. The position focuses on patient-centered, compassionate care, strong communication, and thorough documentation to ensure continuity, safety, and regulatory compliance while supporting long-term recovery.