Why Preferred Family Healthcare
FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filedProvides integrated health services for the whole person in the community.
- Preferred Family Healthcare (pfh) specializes in the prevention and treatment of substance use disorders (sud), providing services which include residential and outpatient treatment, creative arts, school-based and community-based prevention and virtual counseling services. Pfh offers services targeted to specific consumer…$50.9M spent in FY2024
- Preferred Family Healthcare (pfh) operates under the certified community behavioral health organization (ccbho) model in many communities offering services to adults and children. Pfh has increased access to primary and behavioral health care as well as dental care for these…$42.7M spent in FY2024
- Preferred Family Healthcare (pfh) provides adult housing services through treatment-related housing options. Pfh provides on-site teaching and frequent interactions to help individuals live in the most independent and integrated setting possible while also providing care and treatment for serious mental…$3.7M spent in FY2024
Before you apply
FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenJob Description
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…
About Preferred Family Healthcare
From its Form 990- Budget $128M · Mental Health & Crisis Intervention
- Staff 1,765 · founded 1979
- Pays its leaders $241K–$547K (8 reported)
- Open jobs 300 · Jobs at Preferred Family Healthcare · Full 990 report