Behavioral Health Transition Coach

Banner Health; South Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Peer Support Assistant to help clients transition from hospital to post-acute care and community services. The role supports care coordination, improves recovery, and empowers patients through navigation of behavioral health resources.

Teamwork is essential; the position emphasizes collaboration with care teams, documentation, and assisting patients to access needed services, transportation, and follow-up care in a busy emergency center setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Requires current Peer Support Specialist, Peer Recovery Support Specialist, or Recovery Support Specialist Certification.
• Familiar with behavioral health community resources and is able to appropriately interact with individuals who have a range of mental disorders.

Responsibilities

• This position supports the smooth, timely, and coordinated client transition from hospital care to alternative levels of care including but not limited to post-acute settings, community services, or physician offices as directed by the care coordination team.
• This position assists patients to enhance their recovery and help promote client wellness and self-direction in the community.
• This position advocates for and obtains necessary program support and services for patients to provide timely interventions, address unmet needs, and reduce the risk of hospitalizations and/or crisis situations.
• This position will also provide support to patients to effectively navigate the behavioral health system and assist in providing skills training and personal assistance to empower patients.

Job description

Banner Health in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Peer Support Assistant to help clients transition from hospital to post-acute care and community services. The role supports care coordination, improves recovery, and empowers patients through navigation of behavioral health resources.

Teamwork is essential; the position emphasizes collaboration with care teams, documentation, and assisting patients to access needed services, transportation, and follow-up care in a busy emergency center setting.