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UHS of Delaware, Inc.
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UHS of Delaware, Inc. is Hiring a Discharge Planner Near MOULTRIE, GA

Responsibilities

PRN - Weekdays

Great Opportunity for LPNs and someone with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology or Social Work

Turning Point Care Center, LLC

For more than 35 years, Turning Point Care Center has provided a place of healing and hope to adults who suffer from behavioral health disorders and/or substance abuse. We are committed to providing quality behavioral health care through our inpatient and outpatient gender specific programs in Moultrie, GA. Our serene, rural setting gives patients a secure environment where they can build their foundation for lifelong recovery. We believe in creating healthy communities, which start with healthy individuals, linked through sound relationships to their families, friends, neighbors and peers.

Visit us at https://turningpointcare.com to learn more about our facility.

Discharge Planner

Turning Point is currently seeking a PRN Discharge Planner. Discharge Planners help with all duties including phone correspondence and written communications with a patient’s family and/or community resources such as nursing homes, private mental health practitioners, or halfway houses to meet the patient’s aftercare needs. The Discharge Planner is responsible for all aspects of discharge paperwork. This position is ideal for LPNs or someone with a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences with healthcare experience.

The PRN Discharge Planner will work on an as-needed basis covering employee absences or providing additional coverage during busy workloads. Shifts are usually scheduled during the day shift Monday - Friday with hours between 8am and 5pm. 

Qualifications

Qualified applicants will have:

  • LPN licensure in good standing or a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences with healthcare experience required.
  • One (1) year of experience in a medical field, behavioral health experience preferred.
  • Must be able to interact appropriately with all customers (patients, co-workers, community resources) and possess above average oral and written communication skills.
  • Must be proficient with computer software programs and office machines.
  • Great organizational and time management skills are required.
  • Demonstrate flexibility in providing assistance to varied customers.

This opportunity offers the following:

  • Rewarding work environment
  • Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
  • 401k plan with company match and discounted stock plan
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, our annual revenues were $10.77 billion in 2018. In 2020, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2019, ranked #293 on the Fortune 500; and in 2017, listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 87,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 327 behavioral health facilities, 40 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

UHS is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Per Diem

SALARY

$58k-72k (estimate)

POST DATE

10/06/2022

EXPIRATION DATE

12/28/2022

WEBSITE

uhsofdelaware.com

HEADQUARTERS

Upper Merion Township, PA

SIZE

<25

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