Recipient Rights and Court Liaison

Southridge Behavioral Hospital is a beautiful and new state-of-the-art facility. As a joint venture with the Trinity Health System and Universal Health Services, we will serve up to 96 adult and geriatric patients across four units when we open in Spring of 2025.

We believe that caring, dedicated and valued staff provide exceptional patient care. We are seeking high caliber applicants that will provide innovative and evidence-based care focused on our patient’s individual needs, comfort and safety. Thank you for considering our Recipient Rights and Court Liaison position as we look forward to this exciting opening!

More information about Southridge can be found online, including a live construction camera at:  https://southridgebh.com/

Position Description:

The Court Liaison and Patient Advocate/Recipient Rights oversees all court related issues and the hospital grievance process.  In the court liaison role, they coordinate with each involuntary patient interacting with the Probate court. As the Recipient Rights Advisor/Patient Advocate this role investigates, resolves, documents and reports complaints and concerns following the process outlined by the State of Michigan, Office of Recipient Rights.  The Patient Advocate collaborates with departmental leaders to ensure resolution of concerns presented by patients, families, visitors or other representatives of the patient.  The Patient Advocate actively participates in the development and implementation of customer service and patient relations initiatives related to the facility’s mission and goals.

Benefit Highlights:

·       Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

·       Student Loan Repayment Program

·       401(k) and Roth 401(k) with Company Match

·       Employee Stock Purchase Program

·       Competitive Compensation & Paid Time Off

·       Disability, Life, Pet Insurance and much more!

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com 

Southridge also has a focus on furthering your Education and Career Development:

·       Career ladder focus with opportunities to cross train, build skills and grow in leadership

·       Tuition reimbursement assistance program

·       Tuition savings through a partnership with Chamberlain University

·       Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300 locations!

·       HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses

Hours and Location:

Full-Time. We are located on the south side of Grand Rapids, near the intersection of M-6 and Byron Center Ave SW: 6291 Venture Hills Boulevard SW, Byron Center, MI 49315

Job Requirements:

High School or Equivalent Requires, Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred.

A minimum of three years’ experience as a recipient rights adviser, patient advocate or court liaison preferred.  

Previous Attendance at MDCH Training Conference preferred or can obtain once hired. 

If you would like to learn more before applying, please call or text Valerie at 616-500-4581 or email at valerie.vranish@uhsinc.com 

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

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