DISCHARGE PLANNER

Windsor Laurelwood Center For Behavioral Medicine; Willoughby (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Generous Paid Time Off

401(K) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Windsor Laurelwood Center For Behavioral Medicine in Willoughby seeks a dedicated individual to assist patients during their transition from care. The ideal candidate will coordinate discharge plans, communicate effectively with aftercare providers, and support patients and families throughout the process.

Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree, with a Master's preferred, and 0-1 years of experience in behavioral health. This rewarding position offers opportunities for career development and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• 0-1 years of experience required; 1-3 years preferred in behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate discharge planning and communicate with aftercare providers.
• Build therapeutic relationships with patients and provide support.
• Educate patients and families on mental health conditions.

Skills

Knowledge of mental health assessments

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Experience providing therapeutic interventions

Crisis intervention skills

Managing competing priorities

Understanding of patient rights

Demonstrated patience and professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Job Description

In this role, you will play a key part in supporting patients as they transition from care by coordinating discharge plans, connecting them with aftercare resources, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. This position works closely with psychiatric inpatient and partial hospitalization (PHP) patients and their families to ensure a smooth and supportive discharge process.

Position Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead discharge planning, including scheduling follow-up appointments and communicating with aftercare providers
• Collaborate with referral sources such as SASS, DCFS, and other agencies
• Build therapeutic relationships with patients and provide ongoing support during their stay
• Educate patients and families on mental health conditions and treatment options
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and clinical staffings
• Advocate for patients and contribute to program development initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned

Key Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of mental health and/or chemical dependency assessments
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience providing therapeutic and group interventions (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focus preferred)
• Basic crisis intervention skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of patient rights, abuse reporting laws, and emergency regulations
• Demonstrated patience, professionalism, and resourcefulness

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred)
• 0-1 years of experience required; 1-3 years preferred in behavioral health or related field

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.