About this opportunity
Perimeter Healthcare Careers lists this Discharge Planner opportunity in springfield, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Perimeter Behavioral of Springfield is looking for a compassionate, organized, and mission-driven Discharge Planner to help children, teenagers, and families move confidently through treatment and into successful aftercare.
Why Join Perimeter Behavioral of Springfield? At Perimeter Behavioral of Springfield, our work matters. We provide inpatient psychiatric treatment for children and teenagers using a patient-centered, collaborative approach that supports both mental health and physical wellbeing. If you are passionate about service excellence and want to make a meaningful difference every day, we would love to meet you.
What You’ll Do
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.
Benefits You’ll Appreciate
Service excellence and a fulfilling work environment
401(k) plan with company match
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Supplemental insurance plans available
What We’re Looking For
Education: Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or a related field.
Experience: 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.
Training: 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and fellow employees. Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer regarding all recruitment, training, and selection processes within the company in regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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Worksite address
springfield, MO, 65897, US
Who can apply
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