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[Apply on Universal Health Services’s careers site →](https://careers-uhsinc.icims.com/jobs/377661/login) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Universal Health Services](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/) / Discharge Planner ## Job description ### 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 - 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% - Communicates with referral and outpatient providers weekly regarding new referrals; ensures the facility and receiving providers exchange necessary clinical materials. 15% - Documents case management contacts, discharge efforts, and appointments in progress notes and electronic documentation systems no later than 24 hours after contact. 15% - Participates in treatment teams and multi-agency meetings to update staff on referral statuses, coordinate care, and facilitate smooth client discharges. 15% - Collaborates closely with the Utilization Review (UR) team to establish and coordinate prior authorization, travel logistics, and insurance applications. 10% - Coordinates travel arrangements and discharge appointments; actively communicates travel info and schedules to therapists, families, and guardians. 10% - Maintains a shared, updated server folder tracking the status of faxes, applications, and general discharge planning milestones. 5% - Participates in community and facility activities as requested by leadership to build sustainable relationships with external healthcare providers. 5% - Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position. 5% ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 23, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 25, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 8, 2026 - Listed for: 16 days - Location: ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Universal Health Services’s careers site →](https://careers-uhsinc.icims.com/jobs/377661/login) ## More jobs at Universal Health Services ### [Discharge Planner Full Time](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/universal-health-services/jobs/f931ad85ca63dbac09bc/) ST. 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