Discharge Planner (FT)
UHS
Summary
The Discharge Planner is responsible for ensuring a smooth, safe, and effective transition of patients from inpatient behavioral health treatment back into the community. This role bridges the gap between clinical care and aftercare, coordinating services to maintain continuity of treatment and reduce readmission risk.
Job description
Position Summary
The Discharge Planner is responsible for ensuring a smooth, safe, and effective transition of patients from inpatient behavioral health treatment back into the community. This role bridges the gap between clinical care and aftercare, coordinating services to maintain continuity of treatment and reduce readmission risk.
Job Duties/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
- Ensuring patients leave with prescribed medications and refills, and understanding how to access them
- Involving patients and their families in planning, providing education, and addressing questions or concerns in understandable language
Requirements
- Ability to pass a Level 2 Background Investigation
- Bachelor’s Degree in social work or related field required
- Two (2) years' experience working 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
- Must be available to attend the full hospital and departmental orientations
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Tuition savings
- Pet Insurance
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.