Discharge Planner

Uhs•Denton, TX

17d

About The Position

University Behavioral Health of Denton is a private freestanding psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health and chemical dependency care. Serving North Texas and surrounding areas, UBH Denton has provided a range of programs treating mental health illnesses and substance abuse issues since 2005. Our inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services offer supportive and compassionate care for adolescents and adults with specialty programs that are tailored to meet the needs of our patients. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment that puts patient care first while also having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. Website: https://www.ubhdenton.com/ Shift: PRN Position Summary: The Discharge Planner is responsible for planning and coordinating activities related to discharge planning. Developing and implementing a plan of care designed to meet the patient's post hospitalization needs while ensuring continuity of care. No supervisory function.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field preferred.
Minimum of one ( l) year experience in related disciplines with hospital experience strongly preferred.
Handle With Care training within 30 days of employment and prior to assisting in a restraining procedure.
May be required to work flexible hours and overtime.

Responsibilities

Communicate with referral source within the first 24 hours of admission.
With assistance from the Care Center, social workers, and nursing identify all outside professionals currently working with the patient so that appropriate discharge plans can be completed and facilitates appropriate patterns of communication to minimize duplication.
Identifies needs of referrals sources and/or professionals during the period of hospitalization.
Oversees the tasks of continued communication of treatment progress, discharge plans, and time of discharge to outside interested parties as well as facilitating the transfer of required documents to the outside agents.