Discharge Planner

Brightli; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Workplace Culture

Additional Perks & Benefits

Job summary

Brightli in Springfield, Missouri seeks a part-time Discharge Planner to join the Youth Resiliency Campus. This role coordinates discharge planning from admission through post-discharge follow-up, develops individualized safety plans, and links clients to community services while navigating barriers such as transportation and insurance.

You will document plans in the EHR, participate in case reviews with clinical teams, and support a compassionate, patient-centered approach in fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience with individuals in crisis preferred.
• Clinical or case management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate discharge planning from admission to post-discharge follow-up.
• Develop individualized discharge and safety plans reflecting clinical needs.
• Schedule follow-up appointments and confirm community linkages before discharge.
• Build collaborative relationships with internal and external partners to facilitate seamless care transitions.
• Provide written discharge instructions and safety plans to clients and supports.
• Identify high-risk factors and coordinate higher levels of care; participate in case reviews.
• Document discharge plans and referrals in the EHR and track outcomes.
• Advocate for clients to overcome transportation, insurance, and access barriers.

Skills

Communication

Care coordination

Problem solving

Empathy

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work/ Psychology

Master’s degree preferred

Crisis experience preferred

Clinical or case management experience preferred

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title:

Discharge Planner

Location:

Springfield, Missouri

Department:

Youth Resiliency Campus

Employment Type:

Part-time

JobSummary:

Joinacompassionate,collaborativeteamdedicatedtosupportingindividualsandfamiliesduringbehavioralhealthcrises—makeameaningfuldifferencebyensuringsafe,timelytransitionsofcare,reducingreadmissionrisk,strengtheningcommunityconnections,coordinatingperson-centeredplans,andadvocatingforclientneeds.Weseekadetail-oriented,empatheticprofessionalwithstrongcommunication,care‑coordination,andproblem‑solvingskillswhothrivesinfast‑paced,multidisciplinarysettings.

The Discharge Planner coordinates discharge planning from admission through post‑discharge follow‑up, develops individualized discharge and safety plans, schedules follow‑up appointments, and links clients to outpatient, community, residential, and otherappropriate services. This role documents plans in the EHR,participatesin case reviews, works with clinical teams to align recommendations with treatment goals, and helps remove barriers such as transportation or insurance to promote continuity of care.

Thispositionoffers…

• EmployeeAssistanceProgram –24/7counselingservices,legalassistance,&financialconsultationforyouandyourhouseholdatnocost
• MileageReimbursement –Companypaidforworkfunctionsrequiringtravel
• EmployeeDiscounts –Hotels,ThemeParks&Attractions,CollegeTuition
• WorkplaceCulture -Anenvironmentcultivatingemployeewellbeing,valuingeachindividual’shumanity,andactivelypromotingahealthy,joyfulworkforce
• AdditionalPerks&Benefits -Scrolldowntobottomofthisposttolearnmore

KeyResponsibilities:

• Coordinateandleaddischargeplanningbeginningatadmissionandupdateplansthroughoutthestaytoensuresafe,timelytransitions
• Developindividualizeddischargeandsafetyplansthatreflectclinicalneeds,clientpreferences,andavailableresources
• Schedulefollow‑upappointmentsandconfirmcommunitylinkagespriortodischargewheneverpossible
• Buildandmaintaincollaborativerelationshipswithinternalservicelinesandexternalcommunitypartnerstofacilitateseamlesscaretransitions
• Providewrittendischargeinstructions,resourceinformation,andsafetyplanstoclientsandidentifiedsupports
• Identifyhigh‑riskfactorsandcoordinateappropriatehigheroralternatelevelsofcare;participateincasereviewsforcomplexdischarges
• Documentdischargeplans,referrals,andcoordinationactivitiesaccuratelyintheEHRandtrackdischargeoutcomesandfollow‑upcompliance
• Advocateforclientstoovercomebarrierstocare(transportation,insurance,access)andpromotetrauma‑informed,culturallyresponsivepractices
• Supportmultidisciplinarytreatmentteamstoaligndischargeplanswithtreatmentgoalsandrecommendedservices

Education,Experience,and/orCredentialQualifications:

• Bachelor’sdegreeinSocialWork,Psychology,orrelatedfieldrequired;Master’sdegreepreferred
• Experienceworkingwithindividualsincrisispreferred
• Clinicalorcasemanagementexperiencepreferred

AdditionalQualifications:

• Successfulcompletionofbackgroundcheckincludingcriminalrecord,drivingrecord,abuse/neglect,andfingerprintcheck
• Currentdriver’slicense,acceptabledrivingrecord,currentautoinsurance,andreliabletransportationrequired
• CompletionofNewHireOrientationandrequiredtraining(includingRelias)athireandannuallythereafter

PhysicalRequirements

• Sedentarywork:exertingupto10poundsofforceoccasionallyand/ornegligibleamountsofforcefrequently;sittingmostofthetimewithoccasionalwalkingorstanding
• Repetitivemovementsofhands,fingers,andarmsfortypingand/orwritingduringtheworkshift

Keywords: Discharge Planner, Care Coordination, Behavioral Health, Crisis Services, Transition of Care, Case Management, Safety Planning, Community Resources, EHR Documentation, Trauma-Informed Care

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off:

full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package:

full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training:

initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility:

advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive:

a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.