Responsibilities

Job Code: 2813

Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire offers multiple inpatient and outpatient programs designed to meet the needs of every patient, no matter the issue. From our inpatient adult, to our outpatient partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs, our continuum of care can provide the treatment necessary to move our patients toward a more independent future. 

Much more information available online at: https://bhbhospital.com/

Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire is seeking a Step-Down Navigator to meet with all eligible patients to inform them about the benefits of stepdown services as part of their continuum of care treatment.  This role requires a deep understanding of the step-down process and strong coordination skills to facilitate seamless communication between departments, ensuring patients receive the appropriate support for their ongoing recovery.

Position Responsibilities include:

• Meet with all eligible patients to discuss the benefits of appropriate programming options and guide them through the step-down process as part of their comprehensive continuum of care.
• Assist in the development of strategies, goals and objectives related to the step-down process.
• Collect and enter data specific to the step-down process, including eligibility, referrals, refusals, and reasons for refusal or acceptance, identifying and reporting on trends.

• Coordinate with the Admissions Department, Clinical Services, Utilization Management, Business Office, and Outpatient Services on patient eligibility for programming options

• Ensure that all aspects of the step-down process are followed: identification of eligible patients, insurance verification, treatment team approval etc.
• Assists facility leaders in identifying trends to continue program expansion and reduce barriers to treatment.

Hours:

• Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

This opportunity provides the following:

• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Education:  High school diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Experience:  One (1) year experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting.

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