Behavioral Health Discharge & Care Specialist

UHS; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision & prescription

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing program

Tuition savings for nursing education

Career development opportunities

Pet insurance

Benefits website

Job summary

Universal Health Services in Orlando, FL is seeking a Discharge Planner to coordinate the transition of patients from inpatient behavioral health care back to the community. You will bridge clinical care and aftercare, ensuring continuity of treatment and reducing readmission risk.

The role involves arranging post-discharge services, meeting with patients to review plans, and ensuring access to prescribed medications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in social work or related field required.
• Two (2) years' experience working in a psychiatric setting preferred.
• Handle with Care, Verbal Deescalation and BLS/CPR required (May be obtained upon hire)
• Effective Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Must be available to attend the full hospital and departmental orientations

Responsibilities

• Arrange and follow up on post-discharge services such as therapy, medication management, housing, and community support
• Meet with patients to review the discharge plan and ensure patient understanding
• Ensuring patients leave with prescribed medications and refills, and understanding how to access them
• Involving patients and their families in planning, providing education, and addressing questions or concerns in understandable language

Skills

Handle with Care

Verbal Deescalation

BLS/CPR

Oral & Written Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in social work or related field

Job description

Universal Health Services in Orlando, FL is seeking a Discharge Planner to coordinate the transition of patients from inpatient behavioral health care back to the community. You will bridge clinical care and aftercare, ensuring continuity of treatment and reducing readmission risk.

The role involves arranging post-discharge services, meeting with patients to review plans, and ensuring access to prescribed medications.