Discharge Planner & Care Coordinator (Behavioral Health)

Universal Health Services; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Medical Plan (Dental, Vision)

Prescription Drug Plan

401k With Company Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Lakeside Behavioral Health System in Memphis, TN is seeking a skilled Discharge Planner to support discharge planning, case management, crisis intervention, and liaison activities across hospital departments. You will coordinate referrals and transitions for patients in inpatient and partial hospital settings.

The role requires solid knowledge of discharge planning, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and a commitment to compassionate patient care in a behavioral health environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Clinical/Counseling, or related area; licensure preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Experience in psychiatric mental health, inpatient preferred.
• RN licensure and board registration if RN.

Responsibilities

• Provide discharge planning and case management, crisis intervention, and liaison with referral sources.
• Collaborate with hospital departments to coordinate patient care and transitions.
• Support care for adults across inpatient and partial hospital settings.

Skills

Discharge planning

Case management

Crisis intervention

Interdepartmental liaison

Education

Bachelor's in Social Work/Clinical Counseling

Nursing program graduate

Job description

Lakeside Behavioral Health System in Memphis, TN is seeking a skilled Discharge Planner to support discharge planning, case management, crisis intervention, and liaison activities across hospital departments. You will coordinate referrals and transitions for patients in inpatient and partial hospital settings.

The role requires solid knowledge of discharge planning, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and a commitment to compassionate patient care in a behavioral health environment.