Discharge Planner

UHS-posted 4 months ago
Entry Level
Anchorage, AK
1,001-5,000 employees
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The Discharge Planner serves as a key member of the interdisciplinary team supporting the facility’s treatment program and philosophy; serves as the primary liaison between the facility and outside agencies for discharge planning, abuse reporting, and continuum of care functions. This position offers a dynamic, entry-level opportunity to work with a diverse patient population and a group of clinicians, with potential for growth and learning opportunities.

  • 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.
  • Coordinates travel arrangements as directed by the therapists and communicates all information to therapists in a timely manner; contacts family with travel information and provides copies of necessary travel documents to family if directed by the therapist/treatment team.
  • Coordinates discharge appointments and communicates to therapist and family if directed by therapist/treatment team.
  • Maintains documentation on all cases; ensuring progress notes on all case management contact/discharge planning efforts are completed no later than 24 hours after the contact; documents discharge appointments in the discharge paperwork.
  • Participates in community activities as requested by the Director of Social Services to build relationships with community providers.
  • Serves as an effective team member and works closely with the Utilization Review team and clinical team.
  • Makes phone contacts with referral services and outpatient providers weekly.
  • Bachelor’s in social work, psychology, or related field is required.
  • One year post degree experience preferred.
  • Challenging & Rewarding Work Environment
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with Company Match & Discounted Stock Plan
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Career Development Opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
  • Tuition Assistance
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