Family-Centered Pediatric Discharge Planner

Perimeter Healthcare; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Supplemental insurance plans available

Job summary

Perimeter Behavioral of Springfield is seeking a compassionate Discharge Planner to help children, teenagers, and families move smoothly from treatment to aftercare. You will join a patient-centered team that collaborates across therapies, case management, and care coordination to ensure seamless transitions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field, 1–2 years in mental health settings, CPR and CPI training within 30 days, and a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or a related field.
• One to two years of experience in an inpatient/outpatient mental health setting, or comparable experience; strong knowledge of clinical treatment principles and social casework preferred.
• Successful completion of CPR and Crisis Prevention Intervention Training within 30 days of employment.
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Participate as an active member of the treatment team, including staff meetings, treatment planning meetings, and assigned committees.
• Coordinate with therapists, utilization review staff, doctors, and insurance companies to support documentation, discharge planning, and continuity of care.
• Help identify patient needs and work with the treatment team to ensure those needs are addressed.
• Partner with families and treatment teams to encourage involvement in each patient’s care.
• Communicate with referral sources, mental health professionals, and community agencies to support aftercare planning and successful transitions.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or a related field

Job description

Perimeter Behavioral of Springfield is seeking a compassionate Discharge Planner to help children, teenagers, and families move smoothly from treatment to aftercare. You will join a patient-centered team that collaborates across therapies, case management, and care coordination to ensure seamless transitions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field, 1–2 years in mental health settings, CPR and CPI training within 30 days, and a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00