DISCHARGE PLANNER

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University Behavioral Center, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking a Discharge Planner to coordinate discharge planning for inpatients and transition patients to community care. This per-diem role offers weekdays and weekends opportunities and supports safe, timely transitions.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in social work or related field and has experience in inpatient/outpatient mental health settings, with knowledge of discharge planning processes and VA systems preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field is required.
• Experience in inpatient or outpatient mental health settings preferred.
• Court filing experience preferred; knowledge of VA systems, discharge planning, and case management.

Responsibilities

• Assists Social Services with discharge planning, including aftercare arrangements and referrals.
• Assists with completion of patient satisfaction surveys.
• Initiates follow-up calls to external referral sources and manages care point alerts.
• Tracks discharge data and compiles discharge reports; audits and confirms discharge paperwork.

Skills

Discharge planning

Communication skills

Case management

Court filing experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in social work or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

University Behavioral Center, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), is committed to providing intensive mental health services to children, adolescents and adults as well as detox and substance abuse programs for adults. Our mental health facility provides safe and effective inpatient treatment to assist individuals in leading more productive and fulfilling lives. The facility is located on a beautiful 14-acre campus in Orlando, Florida, and includes 112 licensed beds. We are currently seeking qualified professionals with active/clear license in the state of Florida. Previous experience in a psychiatric facility or rehabilitation program is required.

Position Summary

The Discharge Planner is responsible for ensuring effective communication between services within the hospital and the community for the purposes of patient discharge. The Discharge Planner is responsible for discharge flow for all patients from inpatient level of care to safely be discharged and transitioned to their community and/or next level of care timely. This is a Per-Diem position (weekdays and weekends available).

Essential Job Functions

• Assists the Social Services Department with discharge planning including aftercare arrangements. Discharge planning includes locating and referring for services, scheduling follow-up appointments, and transportation arrangements from the hospital to next level of care.
• Assists with completion of patient satisfaction surveys
• Initiates follow up calls to external referral sources, including management of care point alerts.
• Assists with tracking discharge data: Compiles discharge reports and data. Audits and confirms that all discharge paperwork is accurate and complete prior to accompanying the patient to their safe transition home or to a community-based program.
• Ensure that discharge transition records are sent to receiving providers
• Audits and confirms that all discharge paperwork is accurate and complete prior to accompanying the patient to their safe transition home or to a community based program.
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in social work or related field.
• Experience: Experience in inpatient or outpatient mental health setting preferred.
• Hours: Determined by the Director of Clinical services according to the needs of the facility
• Court filing experience preferred; knowledge of VA systems, discharge planning, and case management.

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 $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 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

EEO Statement

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