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Discharge Planner

Universal Health Services

United States, Alaska, Anchorage

Oct 25, 2026

Responsibilities

Position Summary: The Discharge Planner is responsible for providing direct and indirect client care; providing psychotherapeutic services to clients and families; serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team supporting the facility's treatment program and philosophy; serves as the primary liaison between the facility and outside agencies for discharge planning, abuse reporting, and continuum of care functions.

Qualifications

*Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities*	% Of Time
1.	Coordinates discharge planning and processes to facilitate continuity of care; creates clinical packets, completes applications, and faxes materials to referral sources in a timely manner.	20%
2.	Communicates with referral and outpatient providers weekly regarding new referrals; ensures the facility and receiving providers exchange necessary clinical materials.	15%
3.	Documents case management contacts, discharge efforts, and appointments in progress notes and electronic documentation systems no later than 24 hours after contact.	15%
4.	Participates in treatment teams and multi-agency meetings to update staff on referral statuses, coordinate care, and facilitate smooth client discharges.	15%
5.	Collaborates closely with the Utilization Review (UR) team to establish and coordinate prior authorization, travel logistics, and insurance applications.	10%
6.	Coordinates travel arrangements and discharge appointments; actively communicates travel info and schedules to therapists, families, and guardians.	10%
7.	Maintains a shared, updated server folder tracking the status of faxes, applications, and general discharge planning milestones.	5%
8.	Participates in community and facility activities as requested by leadership to build sustainable relationships with external healthcare providers.	5%
9.	Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.	5%