DISCHARGE PLANNER
UHS
Summary
Cedar Creek Hospital of Michigan is a beautiful and state of the art 81-bed facility. Cedar Creek provides evidence-based treatment to adolescents and adults struggling with mental health issues. Cedar Creek Hospital invests in our patients by offering an integrated medicine approach that provides the latest therapies including yoga, mindfulness, aromatherapy, music therapy and nutrition. As part of our success and innovation in the field we are seeking qualified applicants for a PRN Discharge Planner position.
Job description
Position Description
The Discharge Planner/Coordinator provides discharge planning support to the psychiatric case-management department and supports psycho-educational group programming. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Initiates discharge planning and arranges aftercare appointments/referrals.
- Completes all needed discharge paperwork with patients and supports at time of discharge.
- May conduct psycho-educational groups and other groups as assigned.
Requirements
- High School diploma
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Previous administrative experience preferred - relevant internship experience will be considered as equivalent
- Bachelors degree preferred
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.