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About the Role

United Health Services (UHS) is seeking a Discharge Planner to join our Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP). This role supports patients during critical transitions of care, connecting them with resources for continued treatment and recovery. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate safe, timely, and patient-centered discharge plans for individuals experiencing psychiatric and behavioral health emergencies.

Responsibilities

Supporting patients during critical transitions of care.
Connecting patients with resources needed for continued treatment and recovery.
Collaborating closely with Nurse Care Managers, behavioral health professionals, patients, families, and community partners.
Coordinating safe, timely, and patient-centered discharge plans for individuals experiencing psychiatric and behavioral health emergencies.

Requirements

Associate in applied science degree in a related field or five (5) years of experience in an acute/tertiary facility and/or community health nursing.

Location

UHS Binghamton General Hospital

Work Type

Day Shift – 32 hours per week
Evening Shift – 32 hours per week

Education Level

Associate in applied science degree in related field
Bachelor's of Science degree in health care or related field

Salary/Compensations

$27.80 - $41.69 per hour, depending on experience

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week.
Flexible plan options and coverage tiers.
Discounted childcare through Bright Horizons.
Voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.
PTO starts accruing from day one.
403(b) retirement plan with company match.
Flexible spending accounts.
Access to financial advisors.
Up to $400/year in wellness rewards.
24/7 EAP counseling.
Virtual mental health support.
Food pantry.
PTO donation program.
Professional attire through the Classy Closet.
Access to 100,000+ online courses.
Leadership programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Clinical ladders.
Internal mobility.

About the Company

United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties.
UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers.
At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation.
Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission—we’d love for you to consider joining us!
United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.

Equal Opportunity

United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.