Discharge Planner – Behavioral Health | Growth, PTO & 401(k)

Behavioral Health System, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Lakeside Behavioral Health System in Memphis, TN, is seeking a Discharge Planner to coordinate discharge planning and case management for patients across the inpatient and partial hospitalization settings.

The role requires collaboration with physicians, social work, nursing, and treatment teams, providing crisis intervention and ensuring smooth transitions to aftercare while meeting regulatory and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Clinical/Counseling, or Social Science related area.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Experience with psychiatric mental health populations, preferably in an inpatient setting.
• Knowledge of case management, discharge planning, and family therapy theory and practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide discharge planning and case management services.
• Offer crisis intervention and liaison with referral sources and hospital departments.

Skills

Discharge planning

Case management

Crisis intervention

Liaison with referral sources

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Clinical/Counseling, or Social Science related area

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

Lakeside Behavioral Health System in Memphis, TN, is seeking a Discharge Planner to coordinate discharge planning and case management for patients across the inpatient and partial hospitalization settings.

The role requires collaboration with physicians, social work, nursing, and treatment teams, providing crisis intervention and ensuring smooth transitions to aftercare while meeting regulatory and quality standards.