BH Inpatient Discharge Planner Child Unit Therapy

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Job Location:

Columbus, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview:

From the moment you walk through our doors you feel it. When you meet our patients and families you understand why youre here. And when you speak with anyone on our team youll want to be part of it.

Were looking for individuals who embody our One Team values and are driven to improve the lives of the children we serve. Children who live fuller healthier lives because of the knowledge compassion and dedication we share.

Nationwide Childrens Hospital is a recognized leader in behavioral and mental health care advancing the field through research innovative interventions strategic initiatives and comprehensive treatment options.

Nationwide Childrens Hospital a place to be proud.

Job Description Summary:

Coordinates and manages patient care and disposition planning for the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

Coordinates inpatient and post-discharge care scheduling and reporting.
Provides disposition planning and maintains disposition data.
Coordinates client care with other service providers and collaborates with interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
Coordinates available NCH and community resources to enhance client care.
Provides education and support to patients and their families regarding treatment options and resources.
Completes documentation of discharge and care coordination activities in Epic and other related administrative paperwork in accordance with policy standards.

Education Requirement:

Bachelors Degree in social work counseling psychology or a related field required.

Licensure Requirement:

LSW required

Skills:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to establish and maintain positive relationships with clients families peers and community representatives.
Ability to work with the hospitals electronic medical records system.
Ability to work and problem-solve with minimal supervision.
Ability to adapt to change positively in workflow and process.
Spreadsheet data entry and tracking and computerized scheduling skills.

Experience:

Experience providing and managing behavioral healthcare to children adolescent and families required.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Blood and/or Bodily Fluids Cold Temperatures Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens Hot Temperatures Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs Loud Noises Reaching above shoulder Working at Heights Working Outdoors

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist Climb stairs/ladder Color vision Depth perception Flexing/extending of neck Peripheral vision Seeing Far/near Sitting Squat/kneel Standing Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Computer skills Decision Making Hand use: grasping gripping turning Hearing acuity Interpreting Data Problem solving Repetitive hand/arm use

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:
Demonstrate ability to pass CCM crisis management trainings once trained

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

Overview:From the moment you walk through our doors you feel it. When you meet our patients and families you understand why youre here. And when you speak with anyone on our team youll want to be part of it.Were looking for individuals who embody our One Team values and are driven to improve the liv...