• Collaborates with the physicians, therapists, nurses, and other members of the treatment team as well as patients in order to develop effective continuing care plans for patients.
• Provides patients with reasonable aftercare options and discusses options with the patient individually and/or with family, as requested by the patient.
• Collects releases of information to accurately research and refer to services.
• Maintains timely and accurate documentation of discharge planning efforts.
• Initiates contact with referral sources such as community mental health providers, specialty physicians, nursing homes, residential treatment facilities, halfway houses, and other placement options to facilitate continuity of care.
• Coordinates admissions to secondary hospitals, treatment centers, nursing homes, halfway houses, and other placement as needed.
• Schedules follow-up appointments with psychiatrist, primary care physician, and therapist within outlined timeframes, whenever possible (MD: 15-30 days; Therapist: 7 days).
• Attends and contributes to daily treatment team meetings in a punctual and professional manner when needed for collaboration.
• Maintains positive relationships with community resources/referrals and represents the facility in a professional manner.
• Actively researches and updates treatment team on newly identified referral sources for various levels of care.
• Facilitates educational groups to patients on discharge planning and document accordingly on progress notes.
• Maintains referral, contact, and resource database.
• Data entry into Midas format regarding patient aftercare.
• Responds to any emergency situation involving patients in treatment.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Tuition Assistance

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 companies, operating through its subsidiaries’ acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 65,000 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 basedon integrity, competence and compassion.

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or related field is required
• Knowledge and experience of confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations
• Basic knowledge and experience of mental health and substance abuse issues in a variety of patient populations
• Effective time management and ability to work under stress
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills