DISCHARGE PLANNER

UHS•Radcliff, KY

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Discharge Planner is responsible for coordination of discharge planning services within the Social Services Department. These duties include but are not limited to daily audit to ensure effectiveness of clinical plans, verification of communication with appropriate supports and partners, direct discharge planning and case coordination assignments, provision of reports and development of discharge process improvement as directed by the Director of Clinical Services. Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nations' largest and most respected health care management companies, operating through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory care centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 65,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion. Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System is a 140 bed hospital offering inpatient services for adolescents, adults and their families. Care is given by registered nurses 24 hours a day alongside a quality team composed of psychiatrists, addictionologists, licensed therapists, certified alcohol and drug counselors, activity therapists, mental health techs and teachers. Since 1986, Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System has been a proven provider in mental health and substance abuse. At Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System, we employ dedicated professionals who desire a challenging and exciting career. At the end of the day, they want to know they really made a positive difference in someone's life. That opportunity is available for you. Come join a team of professionals that administer quality patient care in a family-oriented environment.

Requirements

Supervision of a registered nurse, social worker or other qualified person is required.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Must be able to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken and written word.

Nice To Haves

MSW, CSW, and/or Master’s Degree in a clinical field preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.

Responsibilities

Coordination of discharge planning services within the Social Services Department.
Daily audit to ensure effectiveness of clinical plans.
Verification of communication with appropriate supports and partners.
Direct discharge planning and case coordination assignments.
Provision of reports and development of discharge process improvement as directed by the Director of Clinical Services.
Responsible for coordination of discharge planning services within the Utilization Review Department.
Provides reports and develops discharge process improvement as directed by the Director of Utilization Review.