What are the responsibilities and job description for the Discharge Planner position at UHS?
North Spring Behavioral Healthcare, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), is a Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS)-licensed, and Joint Commission approved 87-bed Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility, and a 40-bed Inpatient Acute Psychiatric Hospital. North Spring is situated on 42 acres of scenic greenlands in historic Leesburg, VA, approximately 25 miles northwest of Washington, D.C. We provide therapeutic programs for adolescents in a safe and secure environment that encourages growth and self-responsibility. Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected healthcare management companies, operating through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 83,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase healthcare properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion.
SUMMARY: Assumes responsibility for coordination and planning of discharge services and functions as a member of our multidisciplinary treatment team. Uses an understanding of principles of growth to assess each patient’s age specific needs and provide age specific treatment and care.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides internal and external communication of psychotherapy services needed for transition to different levels of care and/or back into the community.
- Attends all treatment team meetings for assigned patients.
- Attends monthly administration supervision
- Coordinates multifamily/group/family education groups as assigned.
- Staff training as assigned
- Completes all documentation within 24 hours of service being provided
- Responds to crisis situations and manages patient behaviors in accordance with the Behavioral Management Program when needed.
- Assists with the unit milieu to guide the development of acceptable habits and attitudes by consistently and fairly implementing the behavioral program, emphasizing good choices, and positive interactions.
- Consistently follows the program schedule and implements all safety and security procedures.
- Serve as a role model for patients.
- Other duties as assigned based on the needs of the facility.
Pay Transparency:
To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all our subsidiaries will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.
About Universal Health Services:
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. 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. 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
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A combination of mental health experience and relevant education to deliver discharge planning services to consumers.
- Consistent communication, collaboration and support with guardians and external treatment providers to assist with the establishment and communication of all needed transition and discharge services.
- The required knowledge, skills, and abilities must be documented and observable in the application form and interview and can be verified by additional references.
- Good verbal and written skills, ability to rotate shifts and units as necessary, and ability to maintain patients’ confidentiality.
- Knowledge of principles of psychology and child growth and development are also necessary.
- Limit-setting, responding to children and adolescents in a caring, mature manner, while maintaining professional boundaries necessary.
- Must consistently exhibit mental and emotional ability to understand and perform the essential functions of the job.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
A minimum of a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in human services field.
Licensure
Not required, but preferred licensure with the applicable Virginia licensing body for LCSW, LPC, LMFT or Clinical Psychologist. Current driver’s licensure.
