Discharge Planner

UHS•Anchorage, AK

About The Position

The Discharge Planner provides direct and indirect client care and psychotherapeutic services to clients and families. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the role supports the facility’s treatment program and philosophy and serves as the primary liaison between the facility and outside agencies for discharge planning, abuse reporting, and continuity-of-care functions. The position coordinates discharge processes, communications with referral and outpatient providers, clinical documentation, treatment-team and multi-agency meetings, insurance and authorization coordination, travel arrangements, and discharge appointments. It also maintains shared records of discharge-planning milestones, participates in community and facility activities as requested, and performs other duties as assigned or required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate discharge planning and processes to facilitate continuity of care; prepare clinical packets, complete applications, and send materials to referral sources in a timely manner.
Communicate weekly with referral and outpatient providers regarding new referrals and ensure necessary clinical materials are exchanged between the facility and receiving providers.
Document case-management contacts, discharge efforts, and appointments in progress notes and electronic documentation systems within 24 hours of contact.
Participate in treatment teams and multi-agency meetings to update staff on referral statuses, coordinate care, and facilitate client discharges.
Collaborate with the Utilization Review (UR) team to establish and coordinate prior authorization, travel logistics, and insurance applications.
Coordinate travel arrangements and discharge appointments, and communicate travel information and schedules to therapists, families, and guardians.
Maintain a shared, updated server folder tracking faxes, applications, and general discharge-planning milestones.
Participate in community and facility activities as requested by leadership to build sustainable relationships with external healthcare providers.
Perform other duties as assigned or required by the position.
Provide direct and indirect client care and psychotherapeutic services to clients and families.
Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team and as the primary liaison between the facility and outside agencies for discharge planning, abuse reporting, and continuity-of-care functions.