Discharge Planner — Behavioral Health Care Navigator

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision and药

401(K) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing program

Tuition savings for nursing education

Career development opportunities

Pet insurance

Benefits guest website

Job summary

Central Florida Behavioral Hospital, a 174-bed private psychiatric center in Orlando, seeks a Discharge Planner to ensure safe transitions from inpatient care to community-based services. You will coordinate post-discharge services, review plans with patients, and educate families to support continuity of treatment.

Youll work with therapy, housing, medication management, and community supports to reduce readmission risk, focusing on clear communication and coordinated care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field required.
• Two years’ experience 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.

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.
• Ensure patients leave with prescribed medications and refills, and understand how to access them.
• Involve patients and their families in planning, providing education, and addressing questions in understandable language.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal de-escalation

Written communication

BLS/CPR

Education

Bachelor's Degree in social work or related field

Job description

Central Florida Behavioral Hospital, a 174-bed private psychiatric center in Orlando, seeks a Discharge Planner to ensure safe transitions from inpatient care to community-based services. You will coordinate post-discharge services, review plans with patients, and educate families to support continuity of treatment.

Youll work with therapy, housing, medication management, and community supports to reduce readmission risk, focusing on clear communication and coordinated care.