Mental Health Discharge Planner & Care Coordinator

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Discharge Planner to support patient-centered discharge planning and recovery-oriented care for individuals transitioning from inpatient psychiatric services to community settings. The role collaborates with treatment teams, CSBs, families, and community partners to arrange timely discharge plans and aftercare services.

Responsibilities include conducting psychosocial assessments, participating in treatment planning, and maintaining compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering mental health services to adults.
• Experience compiling information for intake/assessments, treatment planning, and group facilitation.
• Previous discharge planning experience.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to transport in a state vehicle.
• Ability to work weekends to meet operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support patient-centered discharge planning and recovery-oriented care.
• Coordinate discharge plans with treatment teams and CSBs.
• Arrange benefits and aftercare services.
• Maintain clear, person-centered clinical documentation.
• Participate in PSR groups and staff trainings.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to monitor progress toward discharge readiness.
• Complete reports within established timeframes.

Skills

Discharge planning

Resource coordination

Patient interviews

Community integration

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Documentation

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Discharge Planner to support patient-centered discharge planning and recovery-oriented care for individuals transitioning from inpatient psychiatric services to community settings. The role collaborates with treatment teams, CSBs, families, and community partners to arrange timely discharge plans and aftercare services.

Responsibilities include conducting psychosocial assessments, participating in treatment planning, and maintaining compliant documentation.