Discharge Planner

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 49,593 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Company-paid life insurance

Tax-free Health Spending Accounts

Wellness program

Preferred banking partnership

Job summary

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions in Richmond, Texas is looking for a Discharge Planner to coordinate and implement effective discharge planning for patients. The role focuses on ensuring a smooth transition from the facility to the community, working closely with community resources, and providing life skills programs. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor's degree, experience in social work, and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive hourly rate between $36 and $40.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Previous experience developing successful transition plans for persons with mental illness.
• Experience in social work case management for mentally ill populations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate discharge planning for patients with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness.
• Develop relationships with community agencies for financial assistance.
• Identify patients' release-planning needs and provide support.
• Coordinate medication and make appointments for continued care.
• Maintain documentation of services provided.

Skills

Social Work Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Patient Care

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work

Job description

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

Compensation Information: $36 - $40 / hour

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.

Supportive Career

Our work supports caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients; diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; autonomy in a warm team environment; and growth and training.

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k), we foster a work/life balance for team members and their families 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 share a deep desire to help society’s most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Join us to provide quality care with compassion, collaboration, and innovation. Live our mantra of “Always Do The Right Thing!” and together heal the world, one patient at a time.

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 role requires accountability for services provided during the discharge planning process and ensuring a smooth transition for patients from the facility to their respective communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct 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 populations.

Licenses / Certifications

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

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affimative Action Employer

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

If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.