STEP DOWN NAVIGATOR

Fairfax Behavioral Health (a UHS facility):

Fairfax Behavioral Health, founded in 1930, is a private, free-standing mental health hospital that specializes in psychiatric and detox treatment. We strive to meet and respond to the needs of our community by offering a continuum of care and evidenced-based programs at multiple locations within our region. We have behavioral health facilities and services located in Kirkland, Everett and Monroe, Washington. Mental and behavioral health challenges are a growing concern within our communities. Whether it is ourselves or a loved one, we will all likely be affected by behavioral health and mental disorders or illness. This drives our passion for providing evidenced-based outpatient and inpatient psychiatric treatment programs with successful outcomes.

For more information, please visit us at https://www.fairfaxhospital.com/

Position Summary:

The Step-Down Navigator works with patients and their families to successfully transfer discharging patients from the inpatient setting into the PHP/IOP level of care. Focus will be on improving step down conversion rates and contributing to the increase and stabilization of the outpatient census. The Step-Down Navigator works directly with various members of the healthcare team, hospital departments, and administration to answer questions, promote the program and eliminate barriers to successful step downs in level of care with the goal of facilitating a positive patient experience during their time in the organization. The Step-Down Navigator acts as an intermediary between hospital departments and the patient/family to bring about the most effective healthcare treatment and positive hospital experience while promoting the outpatient program and navigating barriers to successful step downs.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma/GED required, BA preferred.
• Preferred two (2) years experience in a psychiatric health care setting.

Requirements

• Must obtain CPR, First Aid, Handle with Care, and Verbal De-Escalation certifications provided by facility upon hire.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since itsinceptioninto an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were$15.8 billionin 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately99,000 employeesand continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points,an insurance offering, a physiciannetworkand various related serviceslocatedall over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., PuertoRicoand the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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