Discharge Planner

Bradford Health Services; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Mental Health Support

Student Loan Repayment

Generous PTO

Student Loan Repayment

Retirement Benefits

Generous PTO

Voluntary Benefits for Part-Time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for a part-time Discharge Planner in Madison, Alabama. This role is critical in ensuring safe transitions for patients from healthcare facilities. Responsibilities include developing individualized discharge plans and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in Social or Behavioral Sciences and healthcare experience. The role offers benefits including medical coverage, mental health support, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• At least two years of residential or outpatient healthcare experience required.
• Must be able to stand occasionally, walk frequently, and sit constantly.
• Verifiable abstinence of at least two years is required if recovering.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient transitions from healthcare facilities to care settings.
• Develop individualized care plans that comply with regulatory requirements.
• Communicate and document discharge recommendations with staff and patients.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and payer guidelines while coordinating services for patients.

Skills

High level interdepartmental communication skills

Knowledge of outside facilities and programs related to substance abuse and mental health

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social or Behavioral Sciences

Job description

This is a part-time role; 20 hours a week.

About Company

We’re officially a Great Place To Work®! We’ve always believed that supporting our team is just as important as supporting our patients. Now, we’re proud to share that we’ve earned Great Place To Work® Certification - based entirely on feedback from our own employees.

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This certification reflects the culture we’ve worked hard to build - one rooted in trust, inclusion, and purpose-driven leadership.

At Bradford Health Services, we are committed to providing exceptional care to our patients while fostering a supportive and rewarding workplace for our employees. We believe that taking care of our team allows them to take better care of others, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being.

Our benefits include:

Medical Coverage – Three new BCBSAL medical plans with better rates, improved co-pays, and enhanced prescription benefits.

Expanded Coverage – Options for domestic partners and a wider network of in-network providers.

Mental Health Support – Improved access to services and a new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) featuring digital wellness tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) modules and wellness coaching.

Voluntary Coverages – Pet insurance, home and auto insurance, family legal services, and more.

Student Loan Repayment – Available for nurses and therapists.

Retirement Benefits – 401(k) plan through Voya to help employees plan for the future.

Generous PTO – A robust paid time off policy to support work-life balance.

Voluntary Benefits for Part-Time Employees – Dental, vision, life, accident insurance, and telehealth options for those working 20 hours or more per week.

At Bradford Health Services, we don’t just invest in our patients—we invest in our people.

About the Role

The Discharge Planner plays a critical role in coordinating and facilitating the safe and efficient transition of patients from healthcare facilities to appropriate post-acute care settings. This position ensures that each patient’s discharge plan is comprehensive, addressing medical, social, and emotional needs to promote optimal recovery and prevent readmissions. The Discharge Planner collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, social workers, and external care providers, to develop individualized care plans that comply with regulatory requirements and payer guidelines. By assessing patient needs related to SUD, medical and/or mental health services, the Discharge Planner ensures continuity of care and access to necessary resources. Ultimately, this role supports both patient well-being and healthcare system efficiency by managing complex case coordination and advocating for patient-centered solutions.

Entry Level Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Social or Behavioral Sciences related fields or equivalent combination of education and work experience. At least two (2) years of residential or outpatient healthcare experience required; must possess the ability of high level interdepartmental communication skills and knowledge of administrative work. Knowledge of outside facilities and programs related to substance abuse and mental health; knowledge of healthcare marketing preferred.
2. Must be able to stand occasionally.
3. Must be able to walk frequently.
4. Must be able to sit constantly.
5. Must be able to see, hear, and speak constantly and frequently.
6. Must be able to type and write constantly.
7. If recovering, must have at least 2 years of verifiable abstinence.

General Responsibilities

Communicating and coordinating information from outside referral sources to appropriate staff and the ability to judge what information should be passed on to the appropriate staff. Documentation and coordination of the patient’s medical chart related to referral sources and discharge planning. Planning and coordinating services appropriate to achieve the goal of the patient’s discharge recommendations and ensuring that the appropriate care is attainable. Observing and documenting patient admission information in regards to communication with staff, referral sources, and tracking purposes. Communicating patient discharge recommendations with their assigned regional offices. Vivitrol prescription registration and ordering process for recommended patients. Monitoring and communicating utilization review information about patient’s treatment stay to the appropriate staff.

Know and abide by the general provisions of 42 CFR Part 2, “Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records”; and 45 CFR “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act”. This position has unrestricted access to patient health information.

Essential Functions

• Must be able to contact a patient’s referral source(s) and relay necessary information to the appropriate staff members in an appropriate amount of time.
• Must be able to transfer requested documents to the referral source(s) and facilities relating to discharge recommendations in an appropriate amount of time and monitor the completion of those documents by staff within the time frame established by the Treatment Director.
• Must be able to communicate discharge recommendations and coordinate them with the patient or appropriate staff in an appropriate amount of time.
• Must be able to coordinate the transfer of a patient to an outside level of care pertaining to his discharge recommendations.
• Must be able to relay information to the appropriate Bradford Regional Offices, relating to the patient’s discharge recommendations in an appropriate amount of time.
• Must be able to document admission information for all non-healthcare patients (admission date, referral sources, regional offices, etc).
• Must be able to register and order Vivitrol prescriptions for recommended patients and transfer this information to the appropriate Bradford Regional Offices or outside facilities after discharge.
• Must be able to use office equipment and technology (SmartCare, MicroSoft Office, email, fax machines, scanners, copiers, phones, reading medical charts, etc.) pertaining to the above tasks.
• Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness as to perform the job safely.
• Must be able to work in cooperative manner with co-workers, managers, clients, and prospective clients.
• Must maintain a professional demeanor and appearance, must not appear impaired or disoriented, but rather must present coherent and articulate speech, kept appearance, alert, oriented, and responsive to patients’ needs and concerns.