What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Transition Specialist position at Copper Springs?
About Us
Copper Springs is a 72-bed behavioral hospital in Avondale, AZ. We offer inpatient and outpatient mental health and addiction treatment to adults, adolescents, and their families.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Discharge Coordinator to join our clinical services team at Copper Springs. This role requires active involvement in the treatment planning process, providing aftercare coordination, and maintaining up-to-date community resources.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide aftercare coordination for patients needing ongoing medical/psychosocial care following discharge.
- Create and maintain up-to-date aftercare coordination community resources.
- Display active involvement in treatment planning by setting up aftercare appointments as identified by the patient's provider and therapist.
- Offer resource information to patients and families for future care needs.
- Communicate proactively with clients, families, aftercare providers, and referral sources.
- Develop detailed Discharge Summaries and Contracts for each patient.
- Collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary team, including physicians, utilization review, and nursing staff members.
- Ensure accurate and timely completion of hospital and client documentation.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or relevant state licensure (or equivalent experience).
- Prior experience working with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.
- CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training within 30 days (if required).
About You
To succeed in this role, you will need strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Our ideal candidate is a motivated individual who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and support.
