Kitsap Mental Health Services Careers

Adult Inpatient Discharge Planner

Hiring Range: $20.07 – $24.58 Per Hour

Benefits: 

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage: Enjoy extensive health, dental, and vision benefits to support your well-being, with access to top-tier care and services.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Take advantage of up to 19 days of paid time off (PTO), plus 2 mental health days and 10 paid holidays in your first year, giving you the time you need to recharge and take care of yourself. (Pro-rated for part-time employees.)
• Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance: We’ve got you covered with short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance, all provided at no cost to you, so you can feel secure in every situation.
• Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development: Benefit from student loan repayment assistance and a commitment to your growth with extensive training and development opportunities to advance your career.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Take control of your future with a wide range of investment options in our 403(b) plan. Depending on eligibility, you could also receive generous company contributions to help grow your retirement savings.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access confidential support through our EAP, offering resources for personal and professional challenges, including counseling, financial advice, and more.
• Pets Best Pet Insurance: Keep your furry family members healthy with comprehensive pet insurance for your cats and dogs, covering a variety of treatments and services.
• 2MorrowHealth Behavioral Change App: Improve your mental and physical well-being with free access to 2MorrowHealth, a powerful app designed to support healthy behavior changes and wellness goals.
• Home Support Services: Whether you’re buying, selling, or refinancing, we offer valuable resources to assist with your home journey, helping you navigate the process with confidence.
• Dynamic, Collaborative Team Environment: Join an incredible team that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and support, where every voice is heard and every idea valued.

Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is hiring a Discharge Planner to join our Inpatient Services team. In this role, you will support the multidisciplinary team by coordinating and tracking complex discharge planning for individuals served on the inpatient units. The Discharge Planner helps clients and families navigate housing, medical care, social services, and benefits while ensuring a smooth transition from inpatient care back to the community. This position plays a vital role in supporting recovery and stability after discharge, and provides continuity of care by tracking client progress for at least 30 days post-discharge.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and facilitate timely discharge plans for clients on the inpatient units, ensuring they are comprehensive, multi-system, and individualized.
• Assist clients in securing safe, affordable housing or shelter through appropriate referrals.
• Support clients in accessing primary care, dental, and specialty medical services.
• Provide practical assistance connecting clients to legal resources, housing subsidies, SSI, SSDI, Veterans benefits, and other funding sources.
• Track client progress for at least 30 days post-discharge, arranging follow-up care as needed.
• Collaborate with insurance case management to ensure appropriate referrals and follow-up appointments.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, clients, families, and treatment teams regarding discharge planning.
• Coordinate with social services and case management staff to meet client needs during transition.
• Document discharge plans, findings, and actions accurately in medical records, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Support Mental Health Professionals in discharge-related case management tasks, such as arranging shelter beds or follow-up appointments.
• Participate in treatment team meetings three times weekly to review client needs and progress.
• Track all discharges and identify those deemed complex versus standard.
• Maintain required reports, records, and training as per agency standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE: Entry level (minimum 1 year of job-related experience)

Valid Washington Food Handler card.

LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration

Preferred Qualifications:

EDUCATION: A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or a Behavioral

Health Field.

EXPERIENCE: Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)

Relevant experience working with clients with severe and

persistent mental illness.

Performance Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE:

1. Maintain a working knowledge and skill in verbal de-escalation skills as

outlined in MPAC/CPI trainings and other agency-mandated trainings

SKILLS:

1. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, clients, organizations, and the public.

2. Communication - Communicates clearly and concisely.

ABILITIES:

1. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a team

member.

Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment including computers,fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.

Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any aspect which makes someone unique.