Step Down Care Navigator

Uhs • Lexington, KY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Step Down Navigator Opportunity F ull T ime Dayshift As the only free-standing psychiatric hospital in the Central Kentucky area, we are here to help. Please join our team as we expand our services to meet the needs of our community. The Ridge Behavioral Health System is a 110-bed hospital located in the heart of the Bluegrass, Lexington, KY. The Ridge provides psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. The Ridge offers Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient Programs, Individual Counseling, as well as Medication Management for all ages. We have provided behavioral health services to over 92 Kentucky counties for more than 39 years.
About Universal Health Services: One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in social services or patient care related fields required . Master's d egree in social work or a cliical related mental health field preferred.
• Certifications/Licensure: Crisis intervention training is required and is offered upon hire. CPR is required and offered upon hire.
• Experience: 1-3 years clinical experience in an inpatient psychiatric/mental health setting .
• Other Skills: Ability to communicate effectively .

Nice To Haves

• Master's d egree in social work or a cliical related mental health field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meets with 100% of eligible patients to discuss the benefits of appropriate programming options for patients.
• Ensures eligible patients are met with routinely throughout their inpatient stay.
• Assists in the development of strategies, goals and objectives related to the step-down process.
• Assist with discharge planning for PHP/IOP patients already enrolled in the program.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Challenging and rewarding work environment with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• Close to Hamburg & I-75
• Free parking on premises
• Free meal with each shift

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level