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Universal Health Services · PHOENIX, Arizona

# Discharge Planner

PHOENIX, Arizona Full-time 

Listed on Universal Health Services’s official careers site. Posted September 21, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Universal Health Services’s careers site →](https://careers-uhsinc.icims.com/jobs/369844/login)

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## Job description

### Responsibilities
- Sign on $2000

### Valley Hospital
- is built on three core principles, outstanding care, compassionate people and unparalleled service.

We are a private 122 bed psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health care and chemical dependency counseling services. Valley Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented Discharge Planner to join our team!

### Schedule

FT - Monday through Friday 8-5p Job Description: The Discharge Planner works with the Utilization Review department on certification and recertification of insurance benefits throughout the patient’s stay, and assists the treatment team in understanding the barriers to discharge planning. The Discharge Planner is responsible for having a thorough understanding of the patient’s treatment through communication with the treatment team.

The Discharge Planner advocates for the patient’s access to services during treatment team meetings and through individual physician contact. The Discharge Planner will carry a caseload, will meet with patients daily, be responsible for completing referrals, family sessions, staffing’s, and coordinating with outpatient providers. Valley Hospital is centrally located with easy access to many areas of greater Phoenix. We are between North 35th and 36th Streets with East Earl to our north and East Thomas to our south.

### Benefit Highlights

UHS is Challenging and rewarding work environment Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan 401k plan with company match Generous Paid Time Off Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, mental health, nursing, or related degree and two (2) years of behavioral health experience required.

### Experience

A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a healthcare setting or managed care company, with experience in (remove these items - patient assessment, treatment planning), utilization management, add discharge planning and/or case management.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Sep 21, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 18, 2026
- Listed for: 27 days
- Location: PHOENIX, Arizona
- Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Universal Health Services’s careers site →](https://careers-uhsinc.icims.com/jobs/369844/login)

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