Discharge Planner PRN

UHS•Houston, TX

77d•Onsite

About The Position

Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire is seeking a full-time Discharge Planner to provide case management and support and coordinate ongoing patient care and aftercare needs. The hospital is a 122-bed facility specializing in general adult psychiatric, adolescent, geriatric, and women's services, located in southwest Houston. They offer a continuum of care including inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services for depression, anxiety, and other behavioral health disorders.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field highly preferred; High School Degree or equivalent required.
Minimum of one (1) year experience in related disciplines with hospital experience strongly preferred.
Successful completion of CPR and Handle With Care certification; certifications may be obtained during orientation.

Responsibilities

Communicate with referral source within the first 24 hours of admission.
Ensure that all placement documentation is completed according to established timelines.
Complete patient file audits to ensure compliance.
Responsible for discharge plans including scheduling of appointments and communication with parents and significant family contacts.
Inform patients and families on discharge planning options based on diagnoses, prognoses, resources, and preferences related to home care services.
Document findings, discharge plans, and actions taken on medical record according to departmental guidelines; prepare reports and maintain records as required.
Act as an educational resource and provide consultation to hospital personnel regarding discharge planning process and applicable federal, state, and local regulations; identify benefits, implications, limitations of continued care as appropriate.