We are looking for a full-time Discharge Planner to join our team!
For over 67 years, Starlite Recovery Center has been providing adult and adolescent clients in the heart of the Hill Country in Center Point, Texas, with caring and highly effective drug rehab for substance abuse, alcohol addiction, and co-occurring issues.
Starlite Recovery Center is part of the Acadia Healthcare system, a provider of addiction, behavioral and mental health treatment facilities in the United States and Puerto Rico.
BENEFITS:
SCHEDULE:
Full-Time: Scheduled days TBD with Supervisor
The Discharge Planner is responsible for coordinating safe, effective, and person-centered discharge plans for clients in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. This role ensures continuity of care by working closely with the clinical team, outside providers, and clients’ support systems to facilitate aftercare services, referrals, and transition plans that support long-term recovery.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct discharge planning assessments to identify clients’ treatment needs, recovery supports, risks, and barriers.
Collaborate with therapists, case managers, medical staff, and the client to create individualized discharge plans.
Ensure treatment plans and discharge plans align with ASAM criteria and facility policies.
Care Coordination and Referrals:
Communicate with external providers to schedule intake appointments and transfer relevant documentation.
Ensure clients have necessary prescriptions, safety plans, and follow-up appointments before discharge.
Documentation and Compliance:
Prepare discharge summaries and ensure all required forms are completed.
Maintain compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards (e.g., HIPAA, Joint Commission, CARF).
Client Support and Education:
Assist clients with practical needs related to discharge (transportation coordination, insurance issues, placement paperwork, obtaining records).
Conduct or participate in family meetings when appropriate to support a safe transition.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration:
Communicate regularly with therapists, nurses, and case management to monitor client progress and discharge readiness.
Qualifications: Education and Experience:
Experience in substance use treatment, mental health services, or case management required (1–2 years preferred).
Knowledge of ASAM levels of care, community resources, and recovery support systems.
(Adjust depending on state requirements)
Licensure/Certification:
CPR/First Aid certification may be required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
Familiarity with electronic health records and documentation standards.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Typically, within a residential, detox, or outpatient treatment setting.
Occasional off-site coordination with partner agencies or appointments.
May involve crisis intervention and safe discharge planning under time-sensitive conditions.
Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare was established in January 2005 to develop and operate a network of behavioral health facilities across the country.
Acadia Healthcare’s mission is to create a world-class organization that sets the standard of excellence in the treatment of specialty behavioral health and addiction disorders.
Acadia’s management style and philosophy is one of collaboration and flexibility as we create an energetic and team-oriented service delivery system. Our organization values input from employees, physicians, and all strategic alliances. As evidenced in our mission statement, Acadia Healthcare’s mission is to create behavioral health centers where people receive care that enables them to regain hope in a supportive, caring environment. We want Acadia to be synonymous with excellent care, phenomenal customer service and an unparalleled commitment to our patients, staff, physicians, and community.
As a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services in the United States and Puerto Rico, Acadia Healthcare operates 253 treatment facilities across 39 states. Our network of treatment facilities offers multiple levels of care for various behavioral health and substance use disorders. At Acadia, our primary goal is to meet patients where they’re at in their treatment process. We do this by providing a multitude of levels of care, including detoxification, residential treatment for addiction, residential treatment for dual diagnosis, acute psychiatric inpatient hospitalization, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services, and an array of outpatient programming options, ranging from partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) to traditional outpatient services. Our network of treatment facilities creates greater access to care, reduces the stigma associated with mental illness and addiction, and offers those in our communities a safe environment in which to receive the treatment they need.
