Discharge Planner

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; Sanford (ME); On-site; USD 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization is seeking a Discharge Planner in Sanford, ME. The role focuses on aftercare and discharge planning, working with the unit treatment team to assess patient needs, conduct interviews, and review records to support safe transitions.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and licensure with at least five years in healthcare, preferably in psychiatry. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred.
• Licensure: LSW, LSW Conditional, MHRT-C, or Provisional MHRT/C required.
• Five years of relevant healthcare experience; psychiatric setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a full range of aftercare and discharge planning services.
• Identify discharge planning needs in collaboration with the unit treatment team.
• Participate in network and discharge planning meetings.

Skills

Discharge planning

Healthcare experience

Collaboration with treatment team

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Job description

Location: Sanford, ME
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job Category: Clerical/Administrative Support
Req #: 91001
Date Posted: Sep 3, 2026

Clerical/Administrative Support
Req #: 91001

Summary:
The Discharge Planner role has responsibility to carry out a full range of aftercare and discharge planning services. The specific discharge planning needs of each patient shall be identified in collaboration with the unit treatment team and may include patient interviews, record reviews, and participation in network and discharge planning meetings.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred.
• License/Certifications: LSW, LSW Conditional, MHRT-C, or Provisional MHRT/C required.
• Experience: Five years of relevant experience in healthcare required with psychiatric setting preferred.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources - so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $61,256.00to $82,867.20per year.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to [emailprotected] .

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute:Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

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