Discharge Planner - PRN

Via Linda Behavioral Hospital; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Via Linda Behavioral Hospital in Scottsdale seeks a Discharge Planner (PRN/Per Diem) to coordinate safe discharge planning and post-discharge support under the Director of Clinical Services.

The role involves conducting quality assessments, developing patient-specific discharge plans, completing forms, and arranging aftercare with community providers to ensure smooth transitions for psychiatric patients. Requires Level 1 Fingerprint clearance, HS diploma, and 1+ year experience.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance card.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience working with psychiatric patient population.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate discharge planning with Clinical Services to ensure safe transitions.
• Provide care coordination and post-discharge recommendations.
• Complete discharge forms and arrange aftercare appointments.
• Contact aftercare professionals/treatment facilities to share patient information for smooth transitions.

Skills

Quality assessments

Education planning

Discharge planning

Aftercare coordination

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Discharge Planner - PRN/Per Diem

Responsibilities

Via Linda Behavioral Hospital is a brand-new behavioral health provider serving Scottsdale and the great Phoenix region. We opened in February 2022 and now offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services. Our modern 120-bed facility offers specialized mental health services and substance use treatment for teens, adults and older adults experiencing issues such as depression, anxiety, personality disorders and co-occurring addictions.

The Patriot Support Program at Via Linda offers specialized treatment designed to address the behavioral health needs and challenges of active-duty military, reserve, and national guard members. The Women's Program at Via Linda offers specialized treatment and a safe place for women experiencing common mental health challenges.

Visit the site virtually and much more online at: vialindabehavioral.com

Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services, the Discharge Planner provides critical support and care coordination the patients of Via Linda Behavioral Hospital. The Discharge Planner is responsible for assisting and coordinating with the Clinical Services team to assure that patients have excellent and safe discharge planning, as well as providing recommendations for post-discharge support.

Qualifications

Clinical Skills

• Provide quality assessments and reports according to training and areas of expertise
• Provide quality individual, group, marital, and family education, according to training, specialties, and effectively manage time in clinical sessions
• Provide growth promoting experiences to patients
• Develop initial rapport with patients
• Define clear and meaningful treatment goals for patients
• Facilitate therapeutic movement toward treatment goals at an appropriate pace
• Demonstrate use of various and active strategies in interpersonal skills
• Help develop and evaluate patient-specific treatment plans
• Ensure treatment follows goals outlined in the treatment plan
• Provide or arrange proper family education.
• Develop and implement appropriate aftercare and discharge plans
• Complete all discharge forms, contracts, and crisis prevention plans with the patient and ensure that aftercare appointments are made prior to discharge.
• Contact aftercare professionals/treatment facilities to provide patient information that will aide in a smooth transition of care.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and health-care 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 $13.4 billion in 2022. 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 94,000 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

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance card.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience working with psychiatric patient population.

EEO Statement

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