Discharge Planner Jobs
Discharge Planner jobs are open across hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation centers, and home health agencies, from entry-level case management coordinators to senior care transition specialists, with common specializations in acute care, behavioral health, and pediatric discharge planning. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Associate Discharge Planner at Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center- Full-Time, Day Schedule
Providence offers a fantastic benefits package which include but is not limited to:
Free, convenient, and ample parking
TriMet annual pass (Hop Fastpass) for benefit eligible staff who work within the Portland Service Area (does NOT include Wilsonville, Newberg, Seaside, Hood River, Washington State, or Medford)
Medical Plan Assistance Program- provides free or reduced-cost coverage to caregivers and their eligible dependents who qualify based on household size and income
Tuition reimbursement/education– includes 100% tuition paid program options; up to $5,250 per year for select undergraduate and masters degrees within Guild catalog. Required books and fees are 100% covered or reimbursable for select schools in the Guild catalog up to program funding cap
Paid Time Off – Benefit eligible caregivers receive up to 25 days per year
Retirement - The Providence retirement program consists of employer match and discretionary contributions that work together with your pre-tax (and/orRoth aftertax) contributions to help you save for retirement.
Lyra Caregiver Assistance program- Up to 25 counseling or coaching sessions per eligible member per year
The Discharge Coordinator provides discharge services through a variety of support functions for the patients, their parents/guardians, family theraists and medical providers; coordinates and manages all written and oral communication inter/intra-departmentally.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we Providence know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Required qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Mental Health/Social Services. Or equivalent educ/experience
Coursework/Training: Residential Treatment, Acute Care Inpatient or Behavioral Schools. 4 years of Equivalent Experience when not having a bachelor’s degree.
Preferred qualifications:
2 years Experience in an inpatient mental health setting.
2 years
Adult Unit: Experience with adult population preferably in an inpatient setting
Child and Adolescent Unit: Experience with child/adolescent population preferably in an inpatient setting.
Senior Unit: Experience with geriatric population preferably in an inpatient setting.
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.
About Providence
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
About the Team
Providence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1856 when Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart and four other Sisters of Providence arrived in Vancouver, Washington Territory. As the largest healthcare system and largest private employer in Oregon, Providence is located in areas ranging from the Columbia Gorge to the wine country to sunny southern Oregon to charming coastal communities to the urban setting of Portland.
Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
Requsition ID: 470357
Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Behavioral Health
Job Function: Clinical Care
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Career Track: Clinical Support
Department: 5003 PWFMC PSYCH ADOL
Address: OR Oregon City 1500 Division St
Work Location: Providence Willamette Falls Medical Ctr-Oregon City
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $30.15 - $46.13
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Description
Associate Discharge Planner at Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center- Full-Time, Day Schedule
Providence offers a fantastic benefits package which include but is not limited to:
Free, convenient, and ample parking
TriMet annual pass (Hop Fastpass) for benefit eligible staff who work within the Portland Service Area (does NOT include Wilsonville, Newberg, Seaside, Hood River, Washington State, or Medford)
Medical Plan Assistance Program- provides free or reduced-cost coverage to caregivers and their eligible dependents who qualify based on household size and income
Tuition reimbursement/education– includes 100% tuition paid program options; up to $5,250 per year for select undergraduate and masters degrees within Guild catalog. Required books and fees are 100% covered or reimbursable for select schools in the Guild catalog up to program funding cap
Paid Time Off – Benefit eligible caregivers receive up to 25 days per year
Retirement - The Providence retirement program consists of employer match and discretionary contributions that work together with your pre-tax (and/orRoth aftertax) contributions to help you save for retirement.
Lyra Caregiver Assistance program- Up to 25 counseling or coaching sessions per eligible member per year
The Discharge Coordinator provides discharge services through a variety of support functions for the patients, their parents/guardians, family theraists and medical providers; coordinates and manages all written and oral communication inter/intra-departmentally.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we Providence know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Required qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Mental Health/Social Services. Or equivalent educ/experience
Coursework/Training: Residential Treatment, Acute Care Inpatient or Behavioral Schools. 4 years of Equivalent Experience when not having a bachelor’s degree.
Preferred qualifications:
2 years Experience in an inpatient mental health setting.
2 years
Adult Unit: Experience with adult population preferably in an inpatient setting
Child and Adolescent Unit: Experience with child/adolescent population preferably in an inpatient setting.
Senior Unit: Experience with geriatric population preferably in an inpatient setting.
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.
About Providence
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
About the Team
Providence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1856 when Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart and four other Sisters of Providence arrived in Vancouver, Washington Territory. As the largest healthcare system and largest private employer in Oregon, Providence is located in areas ranging from the Columbia Gorge to the wine country to sunny southern Oregon to charming coastal communities to the urban setting of Portland.
Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
Requsition ID: 470357
Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Behavioral Health
Job Function: Clinical Care
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Career Track: Clinical Support
Department: 5003 PWFMC PSYCH ADOL
Address: OR Oregon City 1500 Division St
Work Location: Providence Willamette Falls Medical Ctr-Oregon City
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $30.15 - $46.13
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
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Who's Hiring
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in discharge planner jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in social work, nursing, or a related health field
- Active state licensure such as RN, LCSW, or LSW depending on the employer
- One to three years of experience in acute care, case management, or utilization review
- Working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance authorization processes
- Familiarity with InterQual or Milliman clinical criteria for level-of-care determinations
- CCM or ACM certification preferred for mid-level and senior discharge planner roles
Tips for Your Discharge Planner Job Search
Tailor your resume to care settings
Discharge planners work across acute care, long-term care, and behavioral health, and hiring managers notice when your resume reflects their setting. Swap in the right facility type, patient population, and payer mix for each application rather than sending one generic document.
Highlight your payer and benefit expertise
Job postings consistently ask for fluency with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance authorization. Spell out the specific payer types you've navigated and any experience with utilization review, because vague claims like 'familiar with insurance' get screened out fast.
List every relevant certification clearly
CCM, ACM, and social work licensure (LCSW, LSW) each signal different things to hiring managers. Put certifications in a dedicated section at the top of your resume, with the credential acronym, full name, and expiration year so nothing gets missed in a quick scan.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists discharge planner openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers frequently ask how you've handled a patient refusing discharge to an unsafe home environment or a family pushing back on a skilled nursing placement. Walk through your actual decision process, who you looped in, and how the case resolved rather than giving a textbook answer.
Negotiate start date and caseload, not just pay
Caseload size directly affects your ability to do the job well. When an offer comes in, ask about average daily census, expected turnaround time per patient, and on-call requirements. These details reveal workload realities that salary alone won't show you.
Discharge Planner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most discharge planners?
The companies hiring the most discharge planners right now include Wellpath, Johns Hopkins Health System, and Valley Health, with the largest share of openings in California, Florida, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems, large regional hospital networks, and national home health companies tend to post the highest volume of discharge planner roles consistently.
How many discharge planner jobs are remote?
About 0% of discharge planner openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work most common in telephonic case management, insurance utilization review, and care transition coordination roles. Positions tied to bedside rounding, inpatient social work assessments, or direct family meetings at the facility are almost always on-site.
How do you become a discharge planner?
Start by earning a degree in social work, nursing, or a related health field, since most employers require at least a bachelor's and many prefer a master's. Next, gain clinical experience in a hospital or long-term care setting through internships, entry-level case aide roles, or staff nursing positions. Once you have hands-on patient care exposure, pursue licensure in your state and consider earning a CCM or ACM credential to strengthen your candidacy for dedicated discharge planner openings.
Can I get hired as a discharge planner with little experience?
Yes, entry points exist through case management assistant and care coordinator roles, which many hospitals use as a pipeline into full discharge planning positions. Internships completed during a social work or nursing program count heavily, especially if they involved care transitions, community resource referrals, or insurance authorization. Emphasizing any experience navigating social determinants of health, working with post-acute providers, or coordinating with payers will differentiate you from other early-career applicants.
What does the discharge planner interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone screen focused on your clinical background and licensure status, followed by a panel interview with nursing leadership, social work supervisors, and sometimes a care management director. Expect scenario questions about complex discharges involving unsafe home environments, family conflict, or payer denials. Some health systems add a skills assessment covering level-of-care criteria or a brief case review exercise before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to discharge planner jobs?
You can find and apply to discharge planner jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your setting preference, licensure, and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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