CARE NAVIGATOR
UHS
Summary
The Step Down Navigator is responsible for meeting all eligible patients to discuss the benefits of outpatient services as part of their continuum of care treatment.
Job description
The Step Down Navigator will be responsible for communicating eligibility to key members of senior leadership and associated departments and will be responsible for routinely collecting and entering data, specific to outpatient eligibility, into Midas for trending report purposes.
The individual will have a thorough understanding of the Step-Down Playbook, a thorough understanding of the inpatient workflow process, as it pertains to case management and discharge planning.
This individual can facilitate groups, assist with continued stay reviews and float to the inpatient units as needed.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work, counseling, or a related mental health field from an accredited college or university
- LSW, LISW, LPC or LPCC issued by the State of Ohio
- Two years previous experience in a mental health or substance abuse treatment facility
- Direct experience with group therapy, crisis intervention, and treatment planning
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Diplomacy and discretion
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects
- Professional demeanor and appearance
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Short term disability
- Long term disability
- 401(k) plan
- Time off plan
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.