DISCHARGE PLANNER - Universal Health Services : Job Details

Mesilla Valley Hospital has been in operation since 1987, serving those in need of treatment for a variety of psychiatric and substance abuse issues. Mesilla Valley Hospital is a 120-bed facility, providing access to quality behavioral healthcare and substance abuse treatment to residents of New Mexico, West Texas and Arizona. MVH is the leader in providing quality mental health and addiction treatment services.

Position Summary: The Discharge Planner provides discharge planning activities for patients admitted to acute and residential services. This position helps complete discharge planning reflective of a basic understanding of the needs of people diagnosed with a mental disorder.

Experience/Education: Graduate of an accredited college in a social work program or related field. A minimum of three years of experience in the care of mental health patients preferred. Must possess CPR (AED) certification and successful completion of CPI training including appropriate use of seclusion and restraint prior to first shift.

Skills: Knowledge of external review organization, payor sources, financial planning and contracting (ie. Managed care, Medicare and Medicaid, Tricare) preferred. Must have required 20 hours of continuing education, CPR, First Aid, and CPI as provided by the facility within 90 days of employment.

Universal Health Services (UHS) One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.' Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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