About this opportunity
Universal Health Services lists this Discharge Planner (FT) opportunity in orlando, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Responsibilities
Central Florida Behavioral Hospital is a 174-bed, private psychiatric center located in Orlando, FL. The hospital provides 24-hour emergency services. Central Florida Behavioral Hospital offers a full continuum of care including inpatient treatment services for children, adolescents and adults; and partial hospitalization, intensive out-patient and ECT services for adults. Our treatment philosophy is based on a team approach that treats patients with dignity and respect, while delivering high-quality care.
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Position Summary
The Discharge Planner is responsible for ensuring a smooth, safe, and effective transition of patients from inpatient behavioral health treatment back into the community. This role bridges the gap between clinical care and aftercare, coordinating services to maintain continuity of treatment and reduce readmission risk.
Job Duties/Respnsibilities
Arrange and follow up on post-discharge services such as therapy, medication management, housing, and community support
Meet with patients to review the discharge plan and ensure patient understanding
Ensuring patients leave with prescribed medications and refills, and understanding how to access them
Involving patients and their families in planning, providing education, and addressing questions or concerns in understandable language
Benefit Highlights
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
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About Universal Health Services
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom.
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Qualifications
Ability to pass a Level 2 Background Investigation. Please visit the following link for more information:
Bachelor’s Degree in social work or related field required.
Two (2) years' experience working in a psychiatric setting preferred.
Handle with Care, Verbal Deescalation and BLS/CPR required (May be obtained upon hire)
Effective Oral and Written Communication Skills
Must be available to attend the full hospital and departmental orientations
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.
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Worksite address
orlando, FL, 32885, US
Who can apply
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