Impactful Discharge Planner (Temp, 12-Week Assignment)

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Greenwood (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Valle Vista Health System in Greenwood, IN is seeking a Discharge Planner for a 12-week temporary assignment. You will lead discharge planning on acute mental health units, reviewing treatment options and coordinating follow-up care with community providers. The role is based at 898 East Main Street, Greenwood, IN 46143.

This position requires collaboration with social services from intake to discharge and engaging patients and families to ensure safe, appropriate plans after hospital stay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or other social science is required.
• Six months to one year of experience working with a psychiatric in-patient population preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Discharge planning for patients on acute behavioral health units.
• Coordinate aftercare services with community providers.
• Collaborate with social services from intake to discharge planning.

Skills

Discharge planning

Coordination with providers

Family communication

Care coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or other social science

Job description

Valle Vista Health System in Greenwood, IN is seeking a Discharge Planner for a 12-week temporary assignment. You will lead discharge planning on acute mental health units, reviewing treatment options and coordinating follow-up care with community providers. The role is based at 898 East Main Street, Greenwood, IN 46143.

This position requires collaboration with social services from intake to discharge and engaging patients and families to ensure safe, appropriate plans after hospital stay.