What are the responsibilities and job description for the DISCHARGE PLANNER position at UHS?
Laurel Ridge Treatment Center is hiring a Discharge Planner provide thorough discharge services to our patients. This is a great opportunity to provide critical support to patients and help set them up for success as they discharge from our facility. Our 330 -bed comprehensive Behavioral Healthcare Facility is located on the northside of beautiful San Antonio! Our facility provides a nurturing, campus-style environment located on 29 beautiful acres and features experiential options such as a swimming pool, gym, ropes course and more.
The person selected for this position will be compassionate and patient focused on patients and mental health. Key responsibilities include:
• Facilitates timely referrals to alternate levels of care and assists family and/or guardian with completion of applications.
• Communicates with referral providers about new referrals and ensures that the facility has all necessary information to consider a referral; assists with ensuring that all receiving providers have all necessary clinical materials and information.
• Documents case management contacts in progress notes, communicates with therapists/treatment team about contact and updates on the status of discharge planning.
• Works with involved agencies by arranging and participating in multi-agency meetings as needed to facilitate a smooth discharge.
• Works with Utilization Review to establish prior authorization, travel, insurance application, etc. is coordinated for a timely discharge.
• Maintains a shared file where information is updated to review status of faxes, referrals, etc; maintains contact with current providers to update them on the status of patient/course of hospitalization and to obtain information from provider to share with treatment team.
• Participates in problem-solving regarding abrupt changes in discharge, coordinates and communicates the discharge plan.
Qualifications
Excellent verbal and written skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Computer skills and knowledge of basic case management/utilization review principles.
EDUCATION: Associates Degree or higher in a related field or 5 or more years of experience in mental health field.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: not required
EXPERIENCE: Two years experience in mental health setting and previous experience in Case Management/Utilization Review.
Benefits:
- Free meals
- Employee Recharge Massage Zone
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Career development opportunities
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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