Planner Jobs in Kentucky
Planner jobs in Kentucky are concentrated in Louisville, Lexington, and the Northern Kentucky corridor, where employers like Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Humana, and the Louisville Metro Government consistently hire across urban planning, supply chain planning, and strategic planning functions. Demand reaches from entry-level coordinators through senior program and project planners, with particularly strong activity in manufacturing operations and public sector development. Land use and community planning roles tied to Kentucky's ongoing infrastructure investment have added further depth to the market. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Cumberland Hall Hospital is a 97 bed, licensed, acute psychiatric hospital located in beautiful Hopkinsville, KY. Cumberland Hall features individual units for youth, adults and active-duty military, and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. On average, over 1500 patients receive care from our compassionate health care team each year at Cumberland Hall Hospital.
Website: https://cumberlandhallhospital.com/
Join our team as a Discharge Planner and make a meaningful impact by helping patients and families navigate their care transitions with compassion and clarity.
Job Duties to include:
- Promptly engage with referral sources within 24 hours of patient admission to ensure seamless coordination of care.
- Design and oversee comprehensive discharge plans, including scheduling follow-up appointments and maintaining proactive communication with parents and key family members to support continuity of care.
- Provide tailored education to patients and families regarding discharge options, considering diagnosis, prognosis, available resources, and individual preferences for home care services.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, discharge plans, and related actions in the medical record, in alignment with departmental standards; prepare required reports and ensure proper recordkeeping.
- Act as a trusted resource and advisor to hospital staff, offering expertise on discharge planning protocols and applicable federal, state, and local regulations; evaluate and communicate the benefits, limitations, and implications of ongoing care as appropriate.
Benefits for staff include:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation and 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
- Retention Bonus Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
Qualifications:
Discharge Planner Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field (Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Counseling, etc.) from an accredited college or university is required.
- Experience: Minimum of six (6) months of experience working in a mental health hospital setting is required. Prior experience in discharge planning is not necessary but may be beneficial.
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.
Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams
We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and oir subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information.
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.
If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters
Pay Transparency:
To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all our subsidiaries will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Pet insurance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Behavioral health hospital: 1 year (Required)
- Discharge planning: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Cumberland Hall Hospital is a 97 bed, licensed, acute psychiatric hospital located in beautiful Hopkinsville, KY. Cumberland Hall features individual units for youth, adults and active-duty military, and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. On average, over 1500 patients receive care from our compassionate health care team each year at Cumberland Hall Hospital.
Website: https://cumberlandhallhospital.com/
Join our team as a Discharge Planner and make a meaningful impact by helping patients and families navigate their care transitions with compassion and clarity.
Job Duties to include:
- Promptly engage with referral sources within 24 hours of patient admission to ensure seamless coordination of care.
- Design and oversee comprehensive discharge plans, including scheduling follow-up appointments and maintaining proactive communication with parents and key family members to support continuity of care.
- Provide tailored education to patients and families regarding discharge options, considering diagnosis, prognosis, available resources, and individual preferences for home care services.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, discharge plans, and related actions in the medical record, in alignment with departmental standards; prepare required reports and ensure proper recordkeeping.
- Act as a trusted resource and advisor to hospital staff, offering expertise on discharge planning protocols and applicable federal, state, and local regulations; evaluate and communicate the benefits, limitations, and implications of ongoing care as appropriate.
Benefits for staff include:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation and 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
- Retention Bonus Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
Qualifications:
Discharge Planner Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field (Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Counseling, etc.) from an accredited college or university is required.
- Experience: Minimum of six (6) months of experience working in a mental health hospital setting is required. Prior experience in discharge planning is not necessary but may be beneficial.
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.
Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams
We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and oir subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information.
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.
If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters
Pay Transparency:
To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all our subsidiaries will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Pet insurance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Behavioral health hospital: 1 year (Required)
- Discharge planning: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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Planner Job Market in Kentucky
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
- Retail
- Food & Beverage
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Investment & Asset Management
What Kentucky Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in planner jobs across Kentucky.
- Bachelor's degree in planning, public administration, geography, or a closely related field
- American Institute of Certified Planners credential preferred or required for senior roles
- Demonstrated experience with GIS software such as ArcGIS or QGIS
- Familiarity with zoning regulations, land use law, or Kentucky administrative code
- Strong written communication skills for reports, presentations, and public hearings
- Proficiency with project management tools and Microsoft Office suite applications
Planner Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a planner in Kentucky?
Most planner positions in Kentucky require at least a bachelor's degree in urban planning, public administration, geography, or a related field, with a master's degree preferred for local government roles. Kentucky does not issue a state-specific planner license, but many employers and public agencies expect or prefer the American Institute of Certified Planners credential, which requires a combination of education, professional experience, and passing the AICP examination.
Which companies hire planners in Kentucky?
Kentucky planner roles are posted by Pilkington, Prysmian, and PPL Corporation and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Kentucky's mix of large manufacturers, regional government agencies, and growing healthcare systems creates consistent demand for planners across multiple specialties.
Which Kentucky cities have the most planner jobs?
Louisville, Hopkinsville, and Paris have the most planner openings in Kentucky. Louisville dominates due to its size, its concentration of corporate headquarters, and the Louisville Metro Government's active planning department, while Lexington's university presence and Fayette County planning needs drive hiring there, and the Northern Kentucky cities benefit from proximity to Cincinnati and a dense cluster of distribution and logistics employers.
Are there remote planner jobs in Kentucky?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since many planning roles involve site visits, public meetings, and in-person collaboration. About 13% of planner openings tied to Kentucky are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the portion of the field that focuses on data analysis, policy writing, and strategic planning rather than on-the-ground work.
How can I get hired as a planner in Kentucky with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an internship or entry-level technician role with a county or city planning department, and Kentucky's metropolitan planning organizations in Louisville and Lexington regularly take on new graduates for support and GIS roles. Adjacent positions like zoning technician, permitting clerk, or planning assistant at local government offices are common starting points. Completing coursework toward the AICP credential or building a GIS portfolio strengthens a candidacy significantly for candidates without full professional experience.
Where can I find and apply to planner jobs in Kentucky?
You can find and apply to planner jobs in Kentucky on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kentucky openings updated regularly. Search the listings for roles that match your experience and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit your background.
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