Discharge Planner

At Meridian HealthCare, our mission is to provide integrated, whole-person healthcare that supports individuals and families in achieving their highest level of wellness. We specialize in primary care, behavioral health, addiction treatment, and recovery services—because we believe every person deserves compassionate, comprehensive care that meets their unique needs.

We put people first, believe in the power of teamwork, and utilize our resources responsibly to fuel long-term growth and success. If these values resonate with you and you are driven to make a meaningful impact every day, Meridian HealthCare is the ideal place to take the next step in your rewarding career. 

Our agency is looking for a compassionate, detail-oriented Discharge Planner who is passionate about guiding patients through one of the most critical transitions in their recovery journey. As a Discharge Planner, you will ensure that every patient leaves our facility with a safe, supported path forward. 

As a full-time Meridian HealthCare employee, you will have access to a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

· Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

· Retirement plan with employer match

· Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health

· Professional development and continuing education opportunities

· Eligibility for Federal Loan Forgiveness programs including STAR (on qualifying clinical roles)

· Additional employee-focused resources that support work–life balance and long-term career growth

Responsibilities

· Act as liaison with other review-related and discharge planning related functions and communicates with departments as necessary to ensure coordination of related processes and functions.

· Identify and address any unmet needs of patients.

· Conduct a Discharge Planning Needs Assessment; develop a Discharge Service Plan and update it according to agency policy.

· Monitor and coordinate the delivery of necessary assessments (psychiatric, education, vocational, health, etc.) in a timely manner to ensure that patient's service needs are adequately identified and a plan to access resources to meet the need timely is developed.

· Assist in the coordination and development of the patient's Behavioral Health Service Plan (Individualized Service Plan ISP). The plan shall include services and assistance necessary to achieve specific objectives as well as an explanation of the availability, intensity and duration required of each service. Review and update the BH Service Plan as required by Meridian HealthCare policy, OMHAS standards and as additional needs and goals are identified.

· Provide ongoing one-to-one case management services. Services include but are not limited to resource coordination and linkage to financial, housing, social/recreational, mental health/substance abuse, criminal justice, basic living skills and the performance of activities of daily living.

· Provide support to family members and significant others, which includes family education and consultation.

· Assist the client in the development of interpersonal and coping skills, including adapting to home, school, and work environment.

· Bachelor’s Degree required 

· CDCA, CT, SWT, or LSW required