DISCHARGE COORDINATOR

Discharge Coordinator

Full time Opportunity

Brynn Marr Hospital is committed to providing the highest standard of psychiatric care to adults, adolescents, and children. Since 1983, our behavioral health therapists in Jacksonville, NC, have equipped patients with the skills they need to live happier, healthier, and more productive lives. We offer evidence-based treatment programs that address a number of issues, including grief, trauma, psychiatric disorders, and substance abuse problems.

Brynn Marr Hospital offers comprehensive benefits for the Discharge Coordinator, such as:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries

If you would like to learn more about the Discharge Coordinator position before applying, please contact Michael James, HR Recruiter at michael.james@uhsinc.com and by phone at (252) 917-1934.

This position works in partnership with the clinician to serve the patient, and patient’s family through the coordination of discharge planning.  Discharge planning includes coordinating transportation, setting up aftercare appointments, and faxing or scanning the discharge information to the aftercare provider. This person must possess discretion, the ability to act independently, good clinical judgment, creative thinking and problem-solving initiative.  Strong communication skills, and the ability to exhibit empathy are a must. The person in this position must be able to demonstrate strong organizational skills and strong time management skills. 

Who we are:  

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, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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 subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates with matching skillset and experience with the best possible career 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 feel suspicious of a job posting or job-related email, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449

Education: 

Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling or a behavioral health related field. 

Experience: 

Two years’ experience in a social services setting in behavioral healthcare environment preferred. 

License / Certification: 

None.  BLS/CPI certification. 

Physical requirements: 

Medium Work – Exerting 20 – 50 pounds of force occasionally or 10 – 25 pounds of force frequently or an amount greater than negligible and up to 10 pounds of force frequently or an amount greater than negligible and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.  Physical demand requirements are in excess of these for light work.   Requires walking or standing to a significant degree. 

Grasping; Speaking; Hearing; Computer use; Visual acuity (color, depth perception, field of vision); Sitting; Standing; Walking; Pushing; Pulling; Stooping; Reaching; Twisting; Crouching; Agility to perform physical restraints / holds; Agility to administer CPR

OSHA: Blood Borne Pathogens Standards, CFR 1910.1030 

This position is susceptible to reasonably anticipated skin, eye, mucous membrane, or potential contact with blood or other potentially infectious material that may result from the performance of an employee’s duties or “occupational exposure”.  However, all employees have access to the facility’s Exposure Control Plan and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).  Knowledge of appropriate policies, procedures, and plans is required.   

EXPOSURE: Blood borne disease exposure through contact and contaminate blood and body fluids. 

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