DISCHARGE PLANNER/PD

UHS • Orlando, FL

41d • Onsite

About The Position

University Behavioral Center, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), is committed to providing intensive mental health services to children, adolescents and adults as well as detox and substance abuse programs for adults. Our mental health facility provides safe and effective inpatient treatment to assist individuals in leading more productive and fulfilling lives. The facility is located on a beautiful 14-acre campus in Orlando, Florida, and includes 112 licensed beds. We are currently seeking qualified professionals with active/clear license in the state of Florida. Previous experience in a psychiatric facility or rehabilitation program is required.

Position Summary:
The Discharge Planner is responsible for ensuring effective communication between services within the hospital and the community for the purposes of patient discharge. The Discharge Planner is responsible for discharge flow for all patients from inpatient level of care to safely be discharged and transitioned to their community and/or next level of care timely. This is a Per-Diem position (weekdays and weekends available).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in social work or related field.
• Experience in inpatient or outpatient mental health setting preferred.
• Court filing experience preferred; knowledge of VA systems, discharge planning, and case management.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Social Services Department with discharge planning including aftercare arrangements. Discharge planning includes locating and referring for services, scheduling follow-up appointments, and transportation arrangements from the hospital to next level of care.
• Assists with completion of patient satisfaction surveys
• Initiates follow up calls to external referral sources, including management of care point alerts.
• Assists with tracking discharge data: Compiles discharge reports and data. Audits and confirms that all discharge paperwork is accurate and complete prior to accompanying the patient to their safe transition home or to a community-based program.
• Ensure that discharge transition records are sent to receiving providers
• Audits and confirms that all discharge paperwork is accurate and complete prior to accompanying the patient to their safe transition home or to a community based program.
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level