DISCHARGE PLANNER

UHS; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision

401k plan with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

Valley Hospital in Phoenix, an UHS facility, is seeking a Discharge Planner to join the team. The role collaborates with Utilization Review and treatment staff to certify benefits, plan discharges, and coordinate referrals.

Daily patient contact and family sessions are part of the caseload. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in a related field and at least two years in behavioral health, discharge planning, or case management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, mental health, nursing, or related field.
• Minimum two years of behavioral health experience.
• Experience in healthcare or managed care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate discharge planning with treatment team and patients daily.
• Assist with referrals, family sessions, and staffing.
• Collaborate with outpatient providers to ensure post-discharge care.
• Advocate for patient access to services during treatment meetings.

Skills

Discharge planning

Utilization management

Case management

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

***Sign on $2000***

Valley Hospital: is built on three core principles, outstanding care, compassionate people and unparalleled service. We are a private 122 bed psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health care and chemical dependency counseling services.

Valley Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented Discharge Planner to join our team!

Schedule: FT - Monday through Friday 8-5p

Job Description

The Discharge Planner works with the Utilization Review department on certification and recertification of insurance benefits throughout the patient’s stay, and assists the treatment team in understanding the barriers to discharge planning. The Discharge Planner is responsible for having a thorough understanding of the patient’s treatment through communication with the treatment team. The Discharge Planner advocates for the patient’s access to services during treatment team meetings and through individual physician contact. The Discharge Planner will carry a caseload, will meet with patients daily, be responsible for completing referrals, family sessions, staffing’s, and coordinating with outpatient providers.

Valley Hospital is centrally located with easy access to many areas of greater Phoenix. We are between North 35th and 36th Streets with East Earl to our north and East Thomas to our south.

Benefit Highlights

• UHS is Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, mental health, nursing, or related degree and two (2) years of behavioral health experience required.

Experience

A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a healthcare setting or managed care company, with experience in utilization management, add discharge planning and/or case management.