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Discharge Planner - PRN
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A Care Coordinator develops and manages patient care programs and handles patient cases. Keeps patients informed about their care options.
$68,129 / year median in Arizona
Job Description
Discharge Planner - PRN Universal Health Services United States, Arizona, Scottsdale 9160 East Horseshoe Road (Show on map) Aug 25, 2026
Responsibilities Discharge Planner - PRN/Per Diem Via Linda Behavioral Hospitalis a brand-new behavioral health provider serving Scottsdale and the great Phoenix region. We opened in February 2022 and now offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services. Our modern 120-bed facility offers offer specialized mental health services and substance use treatment for teens, adults and older adults experiencing issues such as depression, anxiety, personality disorders and co-occurring addictions. The Patriot Support Program at Via Linda offers specialized treatment designed to address the behavioral health needs and challenges of active-duty military, reserve, and national guard members. The Women's Program at Via Linda offers specialized treatment and a safe place for women experiencing common mental health challenges. Visit the site virtually and much more online at:vialindabehavioral.com Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services, the Discharge Planner provides critical support and care coordination the patients of Via Linda Behavioral Hospital. The Discharge Planner is responsible for assisting and coordinating with the Clinical Services team to assure that patients have excellent and safe discharge planning, as well as providing recommendations for post-discharge support. Qualifications Clinical Skills Provide quality assessments and reports according to training and areas of expertise
Provide quality individual, group, marital, and family education, according to training, specialties, and effectively manage time in clinical sessions
Provide growth promoting experiences to patients
Develop initial rapport with patients
Define clear and meaningful treatment goals for patients
Facilitate therapeutic movement towardtreatment goals at an appropriate pace
Demonstrate use of various and active strategies in interpersonal skills
Help develop and evaluate patient-specific treatment plans
Ensure treatment follows goals outlined in the treatment plan
Provide or arrange proper family education.
Develop and implement appropriate aftercare and discharge plans
Complete all discharge forms, contracts, and crisis prevention plans with the patient and ensure that aftercare appointments are made prior to discharge.
Contact aftercare professionals/treatment facilities to provide patient information that will aide in a smooth transition of care. About Universal Health Services One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and health-careservices, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. 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. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. 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