DISCHARGE PLANNER

Windsorlaurelwood; Willoughby (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

401(K) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Windsor Laurelwood in Willoughby is seeking a Discharge Planner to coordinate discharge plans for psychiatric patients and connect them with aftercare resources. This role involves working closely with an interdisciplinary team to ensure smooth transitions from care. A Bachelor's degree and strong communication skills are required.

The position offers a competitive compensation package, tuition reimbursement, and excellent medical benefits.

Qualifications

• 0–1 year of experience required; 1–3 years preferred in behavioral health or related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate discharge plans for psychiatric patients.
• Connect patients with aftercare resources.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Educate patients and families on treatment options.
• Participate in clinical staffing meetings.
• Advocate for patients and support program development.

Skills

Knowledge of mental health and/or chemical dependency assessments

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Experience providing therapeutic and group interventions

Basic crisis intervention skills

Ability to manage competing priorities

Understanding of patient rights, abuse reporting laws

Demonstrated patience, professionalism, and resourcefulness

Education

Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred)

Job description

Windsor Laurelwood is seeking a Discharge Planner.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will coordinate discharge plans for psychiatric inpatient and partial hospitalization patients, connect them with aftercare resources, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure a smooth transition from care.

• Coordinate and lead discharge planning, including scheduling follow-up appointments and communicating with aftercare providers.
• Collaborate with referral sources such as SASS, DCFS, and other agencies.
• Build therapeutic relationships with patients and provide ongoing support during their stay.
• Educate patients and families on mental health conditions and treatment options.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and clinical staffing.
• Advocate for patients and contribute to program development initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mental health and/or chemical dependency assessments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience providing therapeutic and group interventions (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focus preferred).
• Basic crisis intervention skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Understanding of patient rights, abuse reporting laws, and emergency regulations.
• Demonstrated patience, professionalism, and resourcefulness.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred).
• 0–1 year of experience required; 1–3 years preferred in behavioral health or related field.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive compensation.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.