What are the responsibilities and job description for the Discharge Coordinator position at Copper Springs East?
Overview
Discharge Coordinator
Copper Springs East, part of Lifepoint Behavioral Health, nationally known healthcare organization with diversified delivery network with facilities from coast to coast, seeks passionate, patient-centric, and goal-oriented team members to join our team. We specialize in compassionate behavioral health services, including crisis stabilization, inpatient care, and outpatient treatment for acute mental health and substance use treatment. Our philosophy is built on a psychosocial model of care to decrease suicide rates, decrease addiction-related deaths, reverse the decline in life expectancy, and improve productivity in the communities we serve. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and flexible scheduling so you can focus on what matters–providing quality patient care. Join our team in Gilbert, Arizona, to build a career that touches lives.
Benefits
- Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full employees and their families
- Up to 16 days of PTO for full time employees
- 6 paid holidays for full time employees
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- UKG Wallet - We've partnered with UKG Wallet, a voluntary Earned Wage Access benefit, to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule
Position Details
What you will do in this role:
- Actively involved in the discharge planning process
- Communicates with clients, families, and outside referral sources. Demonstrates proactive communication with those involved with the patient’s treatment.
- Provides resource information to patients and families as appropriate for future care needs.
- Effectively communicates to UR on treatment and LOS issues.
- Demonstrates appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills. Acts as member of team when crisis occurs, assisting others to ensure patient safety.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Must have at least one year of case management/discharge coordinator experience
- High school degree or degree from an accredited college or university in social work, recreational therapy, or appropriate therapeutic field preferred. Combination of education and relevant work experience may be required.
- Valid Driver’s License and a favorable Motor Vehicle Report and proof insurance when using own auto.
- CPR and CPI Certification within 30 day of employment
- Completion of additional age specific training within 30 days of employment as required. Must be at least 21 years of age. May be required to work flexible hours and overtime
Experience:
- A minimum of 1 year, previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.
