DISCHARGE PLANNER - #196428

Responsibilities

Canyon Creek Behavioral Health:

Canyon Creek Behavioral is open and serving the behavioral health needs of adolescents and adults in Temple, Texas and all surrounding areas of Central Texas. Our behavioral health center will provide treatment options for individuals struggling with psychiatric health, chemical dependency and mood disorders such as anxiety and depression




Canyon Creek Behavioral Health is a 102-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in the beautiful Central Texas town of Temple, Texas. Canyon Creek features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care and intensive outpatient programs. We are enthusiastic about providing compassionate health care from our team here at Canyon Creek Behavioral Health




This opportunity provides the following benefits:

• UHS is Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off

For more information about Canyon Creek Behavioral Health, please visit our website at https://canyoncreekbh.com/.

Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY - DISCHARGE PLANNER




The Discharge Planner is responsible for planning and coordinating activities related to discharge planning. The Discharge Planner works with patients to determine whether it is safe for them to leave the hospital and return home, as well as making sure future care needs are covered. The Discharge Planner works with Licensed Therapists in developing and implementing a plan of care designed to meet the patient’s post hospitalization needs while ensuring continuity of care




QUALIFICATIONS




Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, in Social Work or a clinical related mental health field required


Experience: Minimum of one (1) year experience in a psychiatric health care facility with direct experience in discharge planning and/or case management, is preferred


Licensure: Not required


Additional Requirements: Crisis Prevention Certification Trainings (Handle with Care) within 30 days of employment and prior to assisting with a restraining procedure. Certification training is offered during new hire orientation

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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