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Discharge Planner jobs at H-1B visa-sponsoring employers sit squarely in specialty occupation territory: the role requires a bachelor's degree in social work, nursing, or a related clinical field, and employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS. H-1B visa status is granted for up to three years and extendable to six.
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Location: Springfield, Missouri
Department: Youth Resiliency Campus
Employment Type: Part-time
Job Summary:
Join a compassionate, collaborative team dedicated to supporting individuals and families during behavioral health crises — make a meaningful difference by ensuring safe, timely transitions of care, reducing readmission risk, strengthening community connections, coordinating person-centered plans, and advocating for client needs. We seek a detail-oriented, empathetic professional with strong communication, care-coordination, and problem-solving skills who thrives in fast-paced, multidisciplinary settings.
The Discharge Planner coordinates discharge planning from admission through post-discharge follow-up, develops individualized discharge and safety plans, schedules follow-up appointments, and links clients to outpatient, community, residential, and other appropriate services. This role documents plans in the EHR, participates in case reviews, works with clinical teams to align recommendations with treatment goals, and helps remove barriers such as transportation or insurance to promote continuity of care.
This position offers…
- Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
- Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
- Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
- Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
- Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and lead discharge planning beginning at admission and update plans throughout the stay to ensure safe, timely transitions
- Develop individualized discharge and safety plans that reflect clinical needs, client preferences, and available resources
- Schedule follow-up appointments and confirm community linkages prior to discharge whenever possible
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal service lines and external community partners to facilitate seamless care transitions
- Provide written discharge instructions, resource information, and safety plans to clients and identified supports
- Identify high-risk factors and coordinate appropriate higher or alternate levels of care; participate in case reviews for complex discharges
- Document discharge plans, referrals, and coordination activities accurately in the EHR and track discharge outcomes and follow-up compliance
- Advocate for clients to overcome barriers to care (transportation, insurance, access) and promote trauma-informed, culturally responsive practices
- Support multidisciplinary treatment teams to align discharge plans with treatment goals and recommended services
Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred
- Experience working with individuals in crisis preferred
- Clinical or case management experience preferred
Additional Qualifications:
- Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check
- Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation required
- Completion of New Hire Orientation and required training (including Relias) at hire and annually thereafter
Physical Requirements
- Sedentary work: exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amounts of force frequently; sitting most of the time with occasional walking or standing
- Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during the work shift
Keywords: Discharge Planner, Care Coordination, Behavioral Health, Crisis Services, Transition of Care, Case Management, Safety Planning, Community Resources, EHR Documentation, Trauma-Informed Care
Position Perks & Benefits:
- Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
- Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
- Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
- Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
- Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.
Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
Job Title: Discharge Planner
Location: Springfield, Missouri
Department: Youth Resiliency Campus
Employment Type: Part-time
Job Summary:
Join a compassionate, collaborative team dedicated to supporting individuals and families during behavioral health crises — make a meaningful difference by ensuring safe, timely transitions of care, reducing readmission risk, strengthening community connections, coordinating person-centered plans, and advocating for client needs. We seek a detail-oriented, empathetic professional with strong communication, care-coordination, and problem-solving skills who thrives in fast-paced, multidisciplinary settings.
The Discharge Planner coordinates discharge planning from admission through post-discharge follow-up, develops individualized discharge and safety plans, schedules follow-up appointments, and links clients to outpatient, community, residential, and other appropriate services. This role documents plans in the EHR, participates in case reviews, works with clinical teams to align recommendations with treatment goals, and helps remove barriers such as transportation or insurance to promote continuity of care.
This position offers…
- Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
- Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
- Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
- Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
- Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and lead discharge planning beginning at admission and update plans throughout the stay to ensure safe, timely transitions
- Develop individualized discharge and safety plans that reflect clinical needs, client preferences, and available resources
- Schedule follow-up appointments and confirm community linkages prior to discharge whenever possible
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal service lines and external community partners to facilitate seamless care transitions
- Provide written discharge instructions, resource information, and safety plans to clients and identified supports
- Identify high-risk factors and coordinate appropriate higher or alternate levels of care; participate in case reviews for complex discharges
- Document discharge plans, referrals, and coordination activities accurately in the EHR and track discharge outcomes and follow-up compliance
- Advocate for clients to overcome barriers to care (transportation, insurance, access) and promote trauma-informed, culturally responsive practices
- Support multidisciplinary treatment teams to align discharge plans with treatment goals and recommended services
Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred
- Experience working with individuals in crisis preferred
- Clinical or case management experience preferred
Additional Qualifications:
- Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check
- Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation required
- Completion of New Hire Orientation and required training (including Relias) at hire and annually thereafter
Physical Requirements
- Sedentary work: exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amounts of force frequently; sitting most of the time with occasional walking or standing
- Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during the work shift
Keywords: Discharge Planner, Care Coordination, Behavioral Health, Crisis Services, Transition of Care, Case Management, Safety Planning, Community Resources, EHR Documentation, Trauma-Informed Care
Position Perks & Benefits:
- Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
- Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
- Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
- Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
- Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.
Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Discharge Planner
Verify your degree field matches the role
Discharge planning positions typically require a bachelor's in social work, nursing, or a related clinical discipline. Pull your credential evaluation early so the employer's HR team can confirm degree-field alignment before they begin the LCA filing process with DOL.
Look up the prevailing wage before negotiating
Run your target city and SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search before salary talks begin. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing level, so knowing the threshold helps you negotiate without pushing the offer below what USCIS will accept.
Target health systems with dedicated immigration support
Large hospital networks and regional health systems that employ multiple H-1B workers typically have in-house HR teams experienced with LCA filings and I-129 timelines. Use Migrate Mate to browse verified H-1B-sponsoring employers with active discharge planning or case management roles.
Clarify worksite coverage during the offer stage
If the role involves rotating between facilities or satellite clinics, confirm that the employer will file a separate certified LCA for each worksite before you start there. A single LCA covers only the location listed; undisclosed worksites create compliance gaps that can affect your status.
Review your O*NET profile to frame specialty occupation
The O*NET entry for medical and health services managers and social workers documents the degree-level knowledge base behind discharge planning duties. Share the relevant task descriptions with your employer's counsel to support the specialty occupation narrative in the I-129 petition.
Account for cap timing when you're not already in H-1B status
If you're transitioning from OPT or another non-H-1B status, the annual cap and recently changed selection rules affect when you can begin work. Ask prospective employers whether they sponsor cap-subject petitions and confirm the expected start-date window before accepting an offer.
H-1B Visa Discharge Planner: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Discharge Planner role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in social work, nursing, case management, or a directly related clinical field. Employers document this requirement in the I-129 petition by showing that the specific duties, the industry norm, and the employer's own hiring standards all point to a degree-level requirement. Roles structured around purely administrative coordination without a clinical degree requirement may not qualify, so the job description matters.
What does the LCA process look like for a Discharge Planner position?
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL through the FLAG system before submitting the I-129 petition to USCIS. The LCA certifies the offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for the role and worksite, and that filing won't adversely affect similarly employed U.S. workers. Certification typically takes around seven business days when filed electronically.
Can my H-1B cover multiple hospital locations if I rotate between sites?
No. Each worksite where you perform H-1B duties needs its own certified LCA listing that specific location. If your discharge planner role involves working across multiple facilities or outpatient clinics, your employer must file and receive LCA certification for each address before you work there. Confirm this with your employer's immigration counsel during the offer process.
How long does H-1B status last for a Discharge Planner?
Initial H-1B approval grants status for up to three years. Your employer can file an extension for an additional three years, bringing the total to six years. Extensions beyond six years require a qualifying green card filing, such as an approved I-140. The status is tied to your continued employment with the sponsoring employer in the approved role.
How do I find Discharge Planner jobs at employers who sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you can focus your search on health systems and hospital networks that have actively sponsored the visa. Filtering by role type and location helps you identify employers already familiar with the LCA and I-129 process for clinical case management positions, which shortens the path from offer to petition filing.