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Discharge Planner

Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital
Chattanooga, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 7/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/6/2026
Join our team as a Discharge Planner at Erlanger Behavioral Health!

Compensation Range: $24.00-31.00 / hr - Associates Degree is a minimum requirement!

Located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, our 94-bed treatment center offers superior psychiatric and addiction services to individuals of all ages.

Specializing in exceptional mental health care for various age groups, we cater to adolescent patients aged 12 and older adults. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of those in need through compassionate therapeutic practices and thrive in a supportive team environment that fosters learning and growth, this position is perfect for you! Apply now!

Purpose Statement

Provide assistance to patients and their families by developing a documented continuing care plan to ensure ongoing support in recovery and or other behavioral, mental or health care follow up after discharge from the facility.

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Essential Functions

  • Develop continuing after care plan, based on patient's needs, to promote long term health and relapse prevention.
  • Responsible for setting discharge appointments for patients, including group or individual therapy, psychologist or psychiatrist.
  • Make arrangements for community resources to facilitate discharge. Provide all needed documentation to other providers to facilitate the continuum of care.
  • Act as a liaison between referral sources, patients and counselors.
  • Ensure all patient discharge planning documentation is clear, concise and timely.

Other Functions

  • Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

  • One or more years’ experience in a clinical setting preferred.
  • One or more years’ experience in discharge planning preferred.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

  • If applicable, current licensure as a LPN, RN within the state where the facility provides services.
  • CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility.
  • First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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Salary : $24 - $31

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