Discharge Care Navigator (Mental Health)

Universal Health Services; Denton (TX); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Student loan refinancing

Tuition assistance

Career development

Pet insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Universal Health Services and its affiliated facilities are seeking a Discharge Planner in Denton, TX. This role focuses on coordinating discharge planning, developing post-hospital care plans, and ensuring continuity of care without supervisory duties.

The position emphasizes timely communication with referral sources and collaboration with Care Center staff, social workers, and nursing to finalize discharge plans and coordinate applicable documentation for outside agencies.

Formación

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related mental health field preferred.
• Minimum of one year experience in related disciplines with hospital experience strongly preferred.
• Handle With Care training within 30 days of employment.

Responsabilidades

• Communicate with referral source within the first 24 hours of admission.
• With assistance from the Care Center, social workers, and nursing identify all outside professionals currently working with the patient so that appropriate discharge plans can be completed and facilitates appropriate patterns of communication to minimize duplication.
• Identifies needs of referrals sources and/or professionals during the period of hospitalization.
• Oversees the tasks of continued communication of treatment progress, discharge plans, and time of discharge to outside interested parties as well as facilitating the transfer of required documents to the outside agents.

Conocimientos

Discharge planning

Interpersonal communication

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field

Descripción del empleo

Universal Health Services and its affiliated facilities are seeking a Discharge Planner in Denton, TX. This role focuses on coordinating discharge planning, developing post-hospital care plans, and ensuring continuity of care without supervisory duties.

The position emphasizes timely communication with referral sources and collaboration with Care Center staff, social workers, and nursing to finalize discharge plans and coordinate applicable documentation for outside agencies.