Discharge Planner Bachelors & Experience Required Correction

Discharge Planner Bachelors & Experience Required Correction

$24.97 - $27.74 / hour

Mental Health

The Discharge Planner position involves coordinating and implementing discharge planning for patients at the facility while maintaining effective communication with facility staff and community resources. The job also requires accountability for services provided during the discharge planning process. The main responsibility is to ensure a smooth transition for patients from the facility to their respective communities.

• Responsible for coordinating and conducting discharge planning for patients with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI), Adult Persons with Disabilities/Intellectual Disabilities, or serious medical illness, in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community agencies providing services to individuals with mental illness or serious medical conditions and facilitate applications for financial assistance.
• Identify release‑planning needs of patients and provide a Life Skills Program to enhance patient coping skills and support upon release.
• Coordinate medication and medical needs, residential placement options, and assist patients in making appointments with mental health agencies for continuation of services.
• Maintain accurate documentation of services provided in the patient health record and attend meetings relevant to release planning to enhance coordination of care.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience

• Previous experience in developing successful transition plans involving community resources for persons with mental illness.
• Experience in social work case management in a mental health agency for mentally ill population.

Licenses/Certifications

• Must maintain CPR certification, and any other certifications (such as First Aid) required by contract.

Preferred

• Experience with coordinating referrals to community agencies to achieve continuity of care once individuals are released from custody.
• Familiarity with Milwaukee County behavioral health, substance use, and other social services agencies that serve our population.
• Highly organized and capable of independently prioritizing tasks based on needs and deadlines.
• Preferred schedule: four 10‑hour shifts, with flexible days, two days per week at Milwaukee County Jail and two days per week at the Milwaukee County Community Reintegration Center.

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work‑life balance for team members and their families to support physical, mental, and financial well‑being. Benefits include:

• Daily Pay, receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarship opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching.
• Company‑paid life insurance.
• Tax‑free Health Spending Accounts (HSA).
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts.
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans.

* Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.