DISCHARGE PLANNER

Discharge Planner Job Description

In this role, you will play a key part in supporting patients as they transition from care by coordinating discharge plans, connecting them with aftercare resources, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. This position works closely with psychiatric inpatient and partial hospitalization (PHP) patients and their families to ensure a smooth and supportive discharge process. Windsor-Laurelwood Center for Behavioral Medicine, located in Northeast Ohio, specializes in psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. The facility provides a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient programs to meet patient's individual needs. Assessment and referral service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.

Position Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and lead discharge planning, including scheduling follow-up appointments and communicating with aftercare providers
• Collaborate with referral sources such as SASS, DCFS, and other agencies
• Build therapeutic relationships with patients and provide ongoing support during their stay
• Educate patients and families on mental health conditions and treatment options
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and clinical staffings
• Advocate for patients and contribute to program development initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned

Windsor-Laurelwood Center for Behavioral Medicine offers comprehensive benefits such as: Tuition Reimbursement, Challenging and rewarding work environment, Competitive Compensation, Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan, Generous Paid Time Off, 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan, Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries.

EEO Statement: All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.