Discharge Planner

Salary: $29.28 Hourly

Location : 373 S. High Street, 25th Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215, OH

Job Type: Full-time, Regular, Classified

Job Number:

Agency: Justice Policy & Programs

Opening Date: 08/26/2026

Closing Date: 9/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Typical Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining

Probationary Period: 180 Days

Classification Purpose

The Discharge Planner will be responsible for working directly with inmates screened and deemed as eligible for MAT services. Ensure coordination of care services pre-release and continuity of care post release.

Job Duties

Utilize motivational interviewing strategies (e.g.: stage of change, crisis prevention and intervention techniques, and relapse prevention) to encourage participation of justice involved individuals in pre- and post-release mental health and/or substance abuse treatment and other pro-social programs, including medication assisted treatment. Provide a range of creative, innovative and evidence-based motivational interventions within group settings, to support and engage individuals, with a strong focus on achieving sustainable recovery and community re-integration. Provide evidence based assessment, case management, intervention, and educational services to justice involved clients.

Work collaboratively with external and internal program partners and participants in developing re-entry plans to support positive transition from jail into the community. Assists program partners with marketing, recruitment, orientation, enrollment and retention of program participants. Provide supportive services intended to support participants' individual level outcomes, reduce recidivism and reduce the number of substance abuse related overdoses.

Conduct face-to-face follow-ups with clients post-release. Provide linkage to appropriate community treatment providers based on participant's risk factors and need. Provide referrals and monitor linkage to appropriate community social services based on participant's priority of need - such as, but not limited to housing, healthcare, child care, food, transportation, and maintenance of finances.

Robust data collection and case management documentation. Work as part of a team to physically staff and provide on-site assistance to justice involved individuals requesting assistance through the Corrections Center Discharge Office. Facilitate pre-release cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT) and other recovery based and motivational focused group programs. Prepares required paperwork and program reports.

These duties are illustrative only and you may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in human services, social work, or related field with three (3) years of experience in social services, case management, treatment and/or substance abuse services, or related experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Additional Requirements

No additional license or certification is required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None Required

Join Franklin County Board of Commissioners today and receive the following benefits:

Extensive health benefits for all full-time permanent employees.

Life insurance coverage for all permanent employees.

Guaranteed 10 paid holidays every year.

A 14 percent employer contribution to your OPERS pension plan.

Earn a potential monetary incentive during our annual wellness incentives for employees/spouses enrolled in healthcare. See more information regarding our benefits we provide at