Temporary Discharge Planner - Days
UHS
Summary
Days (Temporary 12-week Assignment). This employee is responsible for the discharge planning for patients receiving care on the acute mental health units. The Discharge Planner provides patients with a review of treatment options beyond Valle Vista Health System. The Discharge Planner represents VVHS in coordination of treatment to follow up for patients within the community. The Discharge Planner works closely with other members of the social services team from the time of intake to plan an appropriate discharge plan.
Job description
Position Summary
Days (Temporary 12-week Assignment). This employee is responsible for the discharge planning for patients receiving care on the acute mental health units. The Discharge Planner provides patients with a review of treatment options beyond Valle Vista Health System. The Discharge Planner represents VVHS in coordination of treatment to follow up for patients within the community. The Discharge Planner works closely with other members of the social services team from the time of intake to plan an appropriate discharge plan.
Work Hours
Monday - Friday 9:30 am to 6:00 pm (November 1st to February 1st)
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Work directly with patients and their families to ensure patients have appropriate safe plans after discharging from acute behavioral health hospital
- Coordinate aftercare services with community providers
Requirements
- 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
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.