Discharge Planner
NaphCare, Inc.
Spokane, WA
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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
CPR Certification, Communication Skills, Community Providers, Community and Social Services, Correctional Health, Data Analysis, Discharge Plans, Employee Benefits, Family Planning, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Medical Assistance, Medical Records, Medications, Network Support, Nursing, Physical Demands, Problem Solving Skills, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Regulatory Requirements, Social Work, Team Player
LOCATION
Spokane, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Location
US-WA-Spokane
ID
2025-24860
Category
Administration
Position Type
Full-Time
Recruiter : Email
courtney.waters@naphcare.com
Overview
NaphCare is partnering with Everhealth to hire a Medical Discharge Planner just like you to join our team at the Spokane County Jail located in Spokane, WA.
Payrate for this position is $32.40/hour.
Pay rates vary based on shift, site needs, and experience. Shifts and hours vary based on coverage needs and can be discussed upon interview. PRN shifts and hours vary based on coverage needs for FT shifts and will be determined by site leadership and prn employee availability.
As a Correctional Medical Discharge Planner, you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to assists incarcerated individuals with planning their transition back into the community. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex medical needs.
Responsibilities
The Discharge Planner is responsible for discharge planning for all inmates released from the facility. Duties and responsibilities may include and are not limited to:
Evaluating the medical, mental health, and social needs of inmates to identify their post-release needs
Creating individualized plans that address specific needs, including medical follow-up, medication management, mental health support, and access to community resources
Collaborating with healthcare professionals, social workers, and community organizations to ensure seamless transitions and continuity of care
Maintaining accurate and comprehensive records of patient interactions, discharge plans, and follow-up activities
Providing information and support to inmates and their families regarding discharge planning, available resources, and post-release care options
Acting as a liaison between the correctional facility and community agencies to facilitate referrals and access to services
Assist patients with a specific plan for medication management
Assist patients with the identification of a support network, instructions for future care and follow-up
Coordinate care with community agencies, shelters, employment agencies, and drug and alcohol counselors
Qualifications
Education / Licenses / Certifications / Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in a human service field bachelor's degree in a related field like nursing, social work, or healthcare
Valid CPR card
Must pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening
Experience / Skills
Knowledge in the development of discharge plans and coordination with community service providers
Ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Excellent communication skills are essential for interacting with patients, staff, and physicians
Able to work independently and in a team
Ability to analyze data and solve problems independently.
Integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
Physical Capabilities:
Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.
Why Join NaphCare?
NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US, and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time! In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we have opportunities for new graduates and experienced medical professionals, promote educational growth, and strongly support career advancement within the company.
NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:
Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one
Lowest Cost Benefits!
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
Tuition Assistance
Referral bonuses
Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
Generous paid time off & paid holidays
Free continuing education and CMEs
If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, please first apply directly to the position to initiate the application process, then send your resume to courtney.waters@naphcare.com and I'll be in touch.
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About the Company
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NaphCare, Inc.
NaphCare is dedicated to implementing cost-effective, quality services according to our clients' needs.
Because every facility is unique, we tailor our services to meet each client's respective needs. We deliver solutions based on your requests rather than telling you how to run your facility. NaphCare evaluates, evolves, and adapts our programs according to not only client needs, but also the ever-changing field of correctional healthcare.
When you choose NaphCare, you choose a proactive, preventive healthcare provider. We focus on a “Day One” mentality, providing care up front and without delay. Our clients experience greater efficiency, a reduction in unnecessary costs, and transfer their legal liability, all without giving up their independence. NaphCare is leading the way with an all-in-one approach to correctional healthcare that provides services unique to your facility.
Personal Attention
With NaphCare, people come first. We are proud of our company culture and ability to connect with our clients on a personal level, and it is NaphCare's mission to continue our history of personalized service. Care is not reserved simply for the patients entrusted to us, but also for our client partners. We care for our clients by providing efficient services to reduce their costs, communicating regularly about our services, listening to the client, providing accountability through continuous quality studies and reporting, and working with integrity at all times.
Company Consistency
Also, as an independent healthcare partner, we are free from complex partnerships and distant investors that limit our competitors' responsiveness. NaphCare has not undergone any corporate reorganization or restructuring since the company was founded in 1989, and has no plans to do so in the future. This stability, along with planned and structured growth, ensures that our client partners receive personal attention from our administrative and medical support team at our headquarters.
Financial Stability
NaphCare is a financially stable and fiscally responsible company. Throughout our history, we have maintained steady, measured growth, more stable than sweeping corporate changes. Our clients do not have to worry about drastic shifts in our company and how such changes will affect their services.
One of the best indicators of a company's financial stability is its ability to secure insurance and a bonding line. NaphCare is proud of our ability to provide performance bonds, rather than letters of credit. Due to our financial strength, NaphCare has exceptional insurance programs that indemnify our clients against litigation regarding healthcare services.
Because every facility is unique, we tailor our services to meet each client's respective needs. We deliver solutions based on your requests rather than telling you how to run your facility. NaphCare evaluates, evolves, and adapts our programs according to not only client needs, but also the ever-changing field of correctional healthcare.
When you choose NaphCare, you choose a proactive, preventive healthcare provider. We focus on a “Day One” mentality, providing care up front and without delay. Our clients experience greater efficiency, a reduction in unnecessary costs, and transfer their legal liability, all without giving up their independence. NaphCare is leading the way with an all-in-one approach to correctional healthcare that provides services unique to your facility.
Personal Attention
With NaphCare, people come first. We are proud of our company culture and ability to connect with our clients on a personal level, and it is NaphCare's mission to continue our history of personalized service. Care is not reserved simply for the patients entrusted to us, but also for our client partners. We care for our clients by providing efficient services to reduce their costs, communicating regularly about our services, listening to the client, providing accountability through continuous quality studies and reporting, and working with integrity at all times.
Company Consistency
Also, as an independent healthcare partner, we are free from complex partnerships and distant investors that limit our competitors' responsiveness. NaphCare has not undergone any corporate reorganization or restructuring since the company was founded in 1989, and has no plans to do so in the future. This stability, along with planned and structured growth, ensures that our client partners receive personal attention from our administrative and medical support team at our headquarters.
Financial Stability
NaphCare is a financially stable and fiscally responsible company. Throughout our history, we have maintained steady, measured growth, more stable than sweeping corporate changes. Our clients do not have to worry about drastic shifts in our company and how such changes will affect their services.
One of the best indicators of a company's financial stability is its ability to secure insurance and a bonding line. NaphCare is proud of our ability to provide performance bonds, rather than letters of credit. Due to our financial strength, NaphCare has exceptional insurance programs that indemnify our clients against litigation regarding healthcare services.
COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employeesINDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1989
WEBSITE
http://www.naphcare.com/