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Odyssey House INC

Discharge Coordinator

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$27.47 - $35.71/hr

Discharge Coordinator REPORTS: Clinical Director FLSA CODE: Non-exempt PRIMARY DUTY: Direct Care OUR MISSION: Since 1967, Odyssey House has been providing innovative services and programs to a broad ...

Polara Health

Discharge Coordinator

Prescott, AZ · On-site

The Discharge Coordinator is a critical member of the multidisciplinary team and plays a vital role in ensuring safe, timely, and effective transitions of adult psychiatric patients from inpatient ...

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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for discharge coordinator in the United States is $23.32, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $25.96 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Discharge Coordinator is responsible for planning and managing patient discharges from healthcare facilities to ensure a smooth transition to home or another care setting. They collaborate with medical teams, social workers, and families to arrange follow-up care, home services, or rehabilitation. Their role helps prevent readmissions by ensuring patients have the necessary resources and support after leaving the facility.

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To thrive as a Discharge Coordinator, you typically need a background in nursing, social work, or a related health field, along with strong organizational and case management abilities. Familiarity with hospital information systems, care planning tools, and possibly discharge planning certifications (such as CCDS or ACM) is beneficial. Exceptional interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities help you excel when coordinating between healthcare teams, patients, and families. These competencies are crucial for ensuring safe, efficient transitions from inpatient care to home or other facilities, while minimizing readmission rates.

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Discharge Coordinators often face the challenge of coordinating complex care plans across multiple healthcare providers, which requires balancing patient needs, insurance requirements, and available community resources. They may also encounter situations where patients or families have limited support or barriers to following through on recommended care instructions. To address these issues, Discharge Coordinators work collaboratively with nurses, physicians, social workers, and external agencies to develop practical solutions. Being proactive, resourceful, and an effective communicator can help overcome these challenges and ensure smooth patient discharges.

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Infographic showing various Discharge Coordinator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,503 per year, or $23.3 per hour.

Discharge Coordinator

VitalCore Health Strategies

Daytona Beach, FL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

VitalCore Health Strategies rating

5.6

Company rating: 5.6 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Join the VitalCore Team in Florida! We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit. 

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has an opening for a Discharge Coordinator at Volusia County Jail in Daytona Beach, Florida!


Looking for a rewarding career with competitive wages, annual incentive bonus, and excellent benefits package?


At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, dedicated individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.



BENEFITS PACKAGE:

  • Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term/Long Term Disability
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Animal/Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
  • 401K
  • PTO


DISCHARGE COORDINATOR SCHEDULE

  • Full Time

DISCHARGE COORDINATOR POSITION SUMMARY

The Discharge Coordinator provides access to community programs, ensure continuity of care following release into the community, advocate for patient needs, and act as liaisons between the multiple systems impacting the lives of offenders with mental health illnesses, co-occurring substance use disorders, and chronic medical illnesses.


DISCHARGE COORDINATOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Provides discharge planning for patients in a correctional environment, determining which community resources should be included in the discharge plan and setting up appointments for the patient in the community.
  • Accurately assesses patient's financial resources, makes referrals to community groups to provide assistance with medical and mental health care as needed and assists with plans for housing.
  • Documents discharge plans in medical record, completing final documentation within two working days of discharge.
  • Functions as a member of a multidisciplinary case management team.
  • Develops and maintains positive relationships with community resources.
  • Participates in the client satisfaction survey (QAPI).
  • Participates in continuing education programs to maintain skills and social work licensure.
  • Attends training and meetings as required.

DISCHARGE COORDINATOR MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • A bachelor's degree in social work or related field
  • At least one year of experience in the social services field
  • Case Management experience
  • Applicants with experience in a correctional health care setting will be given preference.
  • Familiarity with medical/MH terminology/diagnosis should be required
  • Knowledge of accessing services in community
  • Licensing preferred, not required.
  • Baseline understanding the medical parole process preferred, not required.
  • Minimum of one year employment in a social work capacity in a public or private agency or equivalent.
  • Must receive a satisfactory background investigation report.


VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.


Keywords: bachelor degree, social work, behavioral health, Correctional Facility, Daytona Beach,, Volusia, Volusia County, Florida, mental health, health care, Full Time, benefits, insurance, PTO, paid time off


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