Job Description

Overview

NaphCare is hiring an experienced Discharge Planner to join our team in San Diego, CA 92101.

Full time

NaphCare is a family-owned medical technology- based company that has been delivering high quality healthcare to correctional facilities across the nation for over 30 years. Come join our team of over 4000 employees and growing!

Corrections is a great way to advance your career. NaphCare offers competitive pay, great benefits and opportunities to grow your career!

Position Description:

• Conduct interdisciplinary rounds with physicians, mental health staff, and correctional healthcare teams to discuss placement options, discharge planning, release timelines, and continuity of care needs.
• Review custody and medical records to identify inmates eligible for CalAIM services and upcoming releases.
• Collaborate with custody, healthcare, and security staff to maintain accurate release timelines and ensure timely coordination of care transitions.
• Coordinate discharge planning by involving patients in care decisions, identifying support systems, arranging follow-up care, and providing education on medication management and community resources.
• Facilitate referrals and coordination with community agencies, shelters, employment resources, substance use counselors, and social service organizations to support successful reentry and continuity of care.
• Assist patients with completion of clinical and financial documentation required for community-based services and treatment programs.
• Organize medical and transition records and provide guidance regarding transportation options, placement resources, and community assistance programs.
• Serve as liaison for inpatient care management, involuntary examinations, and crisis stabilization referrals to ensure appropriate placement and continuity of behavioral health services.

Come learn correctional healthcare as you use our cutting-edge resources, including our award-winning electronic operating system at our sites in San Diego County. NaphCare partners with correctional facilities to provide proactive, patient-focused healthcare. We recognize that we serve a unique and diverse patient population, and our onsite teams take pride in bringing excellence in care to a population in great need. Be part of a world-class team of professionals who are revolutionizing correctional healthcare.

NaphCare Benefits:

• Employees enrolled in our health insurance program receive prescriptions free of charge when filled at our in-house pharmacy or mail order program
• Health, dental & vision
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 100% vested 401K and Roth with company contribution
• Tuition assistance
• On-site education
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Paid time off & paid holidays

With NaphCare, you'll play a critical role in our continuing mission to be the leading provider of quality healthcare in the correctional industry. If you want a career that will make a difference, choose the company that is different.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran