DISCHARGE PLANNER

UHS • Jeffersonville, IN

17d

About The Position

Wellstone Regional Hospital, a 100-bed acute care facility in Jeffersonville, Indiana, is seeking a full-time Discharge Planner for its Social Services Department. The hospital serves adolescents, children, adults, and the chemical dependency population, and provides inpatient and outpatient programs.

The Discharge Planner is responsible for most discharges on Wellstone Regional Hospital units. The role develops individualized discharge and safety plans, reviews treatment options beyond the hospital with patients, and coordinates follow-up treatment in the community. The planner works closely with the social services team from intake onward to develop appropriate discharge plans.

This is an hourly position with a Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Service Excellence mentality.
• Some knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines.
• CPI and CPR.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Professionalism and good judgment.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Complete the majority of discharge plans for patients admitted to and discharged from Wellstone Regional Hospital Acute Services, in accordance with policy.
• Provide and document discharge planning and crisis/relapse prevention planning during the discharge process.
• Identify social service and treatment resources in the communities served by the hospital.
• Review follow-up treatment options with patients who are being discharged to support a smooth transition from the facility to the community.
• Attend interdisciplinary team and social service team meetings as necessary.
• Make and maintain contacts within communities served by the hospital.
• Provide outreach to community agencies on behalf of patients when needed to facilitate a smooth transition to the community.
• Complete outcomes measurement tools in accordance with policy.
• Perform other duties assigned or required by the position.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Free meals.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Competitive compensation.
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its 400+ subsidiaries.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time