Discharge Planner

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 53,795 - 65,752; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it

Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling

Company paid life insurance

Tax-free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)

Wellness program featuring fitness memberships

Job summary

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions in Memphis, TN is seeking a Discharge Planner to coordinate patient discharge planning, ensuring smooth transitions. The role requires a bachelor's in social work, along with prior experience in case management for individuals with mental illness. Ideal candidates will demonstrate compassion and collaboration in caring for underserved populations, actively supporting their transition to community-based services.

This position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits to promote work-life balance and well-being.

Qualifications

• Must maintain CPR certification and any other required certifications.
• Previous experience in developing successful transition plans.
• Experience in social work case management in mental health.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct discharge planning for patients with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community agencies providing services.
• Maintain accurate documentation of services provided in the patient health record.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or closely related field

Job description

We're on a path to better healthcare. Join us

Compensation Information: $39.05 - $47.73 / hour

Department (Org): Mental Health

You Matter

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities

Join us and find a career that supports:

• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work‑life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.

We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.

How you make a difference

The Discharge Planner position involves coordinating and implementing discharge planning for patients at the facility while maintaining effective communication with facility staff and community resources. The job also requires accountability for services provided during the discharge planning process. The main responsibility is to ensure a smooth transition for patients from the facility to their respective communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for coordinating and conducting discharge planning for patients with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI), Adult Persons with Disabilities/Intellectual Disabilities, or serious medical illness, in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community agencies providing services to individuals with mental illness or serious medical conditions and facilitate applications for financial assistance.
• Identify release‑planning needs of patients and provide a Life Skills Program to enhance patient coping skills and support upon release.
• Coordinate medication and medical needs, residential placement options, and assist patients in making appointments with mental health agencies for continuation of services.
• Maintain accurate documentation of services provided in the patient health record and attend meetings relevant to release planning to enhance coordination of care.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience

• Previous experience in developing successful transition plans involving community resources for persons with mental illness.
• Experience in social work case management in a mental health agency for mentally ill population.

Licenses/Certifications

• Must maintain CPR certification, and any other certifications (such as First Aid) required by contract.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.