Behavioral Health Discharge Navigator

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Avondale (AZ); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, vision plans

Flexible-spending and health-savings

Paid time off and illness bank

Life, accident, disability insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Professional development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Lifepoint Health's Copper Springs is seeking a Discharge Coordinator for Behavioral Health. The role focuses on aftercare coordination after discharge for patients with psychiatric and chemical dependency needs, working with families and care teams to ensure smooth transitions.

The position requires experience in behavioral health settings, CPR/CPI training, and a license where eligible. This full-time role emphasizes HIPAA, regulatory compliance, and community resource linkage.

Formación

• Experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.
• CPR certification and CPI training within 30 days preferred.
• Unencumbered clinical license if eligible per state regulations.

Responsabilidades

• Provide aftercare coordination for patients requiring ongoing medical or psychosocial support post-discharge.
• Create and maintain updated community resource listings for aftercare services.
• Schedule aftercare appointments identified by the patient’s provider and therapist.
• Provide patients and families with resource information related to future care needs.
• Communicate with clients, families, aftercare providers, and referral sources.
• Draft comprehensive discharge summaries and contracts for each assigned patient.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team including physicians, UR, and nursing staff.
• Complete all required hospital and patient documentation in a timely manner.
• Apply crisis intervention and de-escalation skills during emergencies.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Demonstrate knowledge of clinical regulations including TJC, Medicaid, and state/federal laws.

Conocimientos

Psychiatric care experience

Chemical dependency care

Crisis intervention

Team coordination

Educación

High School Diploma/GED

Unencumbered clinical license (state eligibility)

Descripción del empleo

Lifepoint Health's Copper Springs is seeking a Discharge Coordinator for Behavioral Health. The role focuses on aftercare coordination after discharge for patients with psychiatric and chemical dependency needs, working with families and care teams to ensure smooth transitions.

The position requires experience in behavioral health settings, CPR/CPI training, and a license where eligible. This full-time role emphasizes HIPAA, regulatory compliance, and community resource linkage.