DISCHARGE PLANNER

UHS • Bartlett, TN

18d

About The Position

The Discharge Planner provides discharge planning and case management services, crisis intervention, and liaison services with referral sources and other hospital departments in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Lakeside Behavioral Health System. Staff must be flexible to work on units serving varied populations, including adults and dually diagnosed patients in inpatient and partial hospital settings.

Lakeside Behavioral Health System is a team-oriented behavioral health organization and a specialized provider of behavioral health and addictive disease services in the Memphis and Mid-South region. Its 365-bed psychiatric hospital serves children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Clinical/Counseling, or a related Social Science area.
• Prior experience working with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an inpatient setting.
• If a Registered Nurse, must have licensure and registration by the Tennessee Board of Nurse Examiners as a registered nurse.
• Demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units serving varied populations, including adults and dually diagnosed patients in inpatient and partial hospital settings.

Nice To Haves

• Licensure is preferred.
• Knowledge of case management, discharge planning, and family therapy theory and practice is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide discharge planning services.
• Provide case management services.
• Provide crisis intervention.
• Provide liaison services with referral sources and other hospital departments.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans for full-time and part-time positions.
• 401(k) plan with company match for full-time and part-time positions.
• Generous paid time off.
• Tuition assistance.
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time