Discharge Planner — Behavioral Health Care Coordinator

Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

403(b)

PTO 21 days

Job summary

Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care in Kent, WA seeks a Discharge Planner for Recovery Place Kent – Inpatient Services. You will help residents access SUD and MH services, medical, social, and housing supports upon discharge, coordinating care and linking to needed resources.

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team using a harm-reduction approach to support resident goals, maintain compliant records, and ensure smooth transitions. This role emphasizes compassion, equity, and community impact.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Behavioral Health concepts and care coordination.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, and professionals.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care principles and service delivery.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and protect confidentiality.
• Experience working in behavioral health settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and resources to residents to help them meet goals included in individualized treatment plans.
• Provide assistance in identifying and linking residents to appropriate community-based services and supports (primary care, mental health and/or substance abuse treatment, housing, financial benefits, etc.).
• Provide liaison functions with hospitals, clinics, private practitioners, and managed care systems.
• Provide ongoing coordination of case management services, treatment planning, resource identification and development, environmental assistance, advocacy, and clinical services as appropriate.
• Work with multi-disciplinary care team members, including mental health and medical providers, as part of a comprehensive therapeutic environment, to assess and address resident issues throughout the workday.
• Collaborate with clinical and residential staff to identify and support residents’ goals.
• Provide services in 1:1 and group settings as determined by resident and program needs.
• Demonstrate effective engagement skills with individuals who have experienced trauma, homelessness, and related challenges.
• Manage the administrative work of an assigned caseload as determined by agency policy.
• Keep client records in compliance with WAC, Medicaid, and other contracts.
• Mediate and/or de-escalate resident conflict as needed.
• Assist residents in safety planning.
• Provide feedback to clinical staff regarding residents’ policy adherence and progress toward goals.
• Attend in-service trainings and meetings as required.

Skills

Behavioral Health

Communication

Trauma-Informed Care

Professional Boundaries

Team Collaboration

Education

High School diploma

Agency Affiliated Counselor registration

Job description

Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care in Kent, WA seeks a Discharge Planner for Recovery Place Kent – Inpatient Services. You will help residents access SUD and MH services, medical, social, and housing supports upon discharge, coordinating care and linking to needed resources.

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team using a harm-reduction approach to support resident goals, maintain compliant records, and ensure smooth transitions. This role emphasizes compassion, equity, and community impact.