Discharge Coordinator, (PRN)

Lifepoint Health Careers; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Psychiatric care experience

Chemical dependency care

Crisis intervention

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Unencumbered clinical license (state eligibility)

Job description

Discharge Coordinator, Behavioral Health

Facility: Copper Springs
Job Type: Full-Time

Your experience matters

Copper Springs ispartofLifepoint Health,a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-beingso you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Discharge Coordinator joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassionand dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

• Provide aftercare coordination for patients requiring ongoing medical or psychosocial support post-discharge.
• Create and maintain updated community resource listings for aftercare services.
• Actively participate in the treatment planning process by scheduling aftercare appointments identified by the patient's provider and therapist.
• Provide patients and families with resource information related to future care needs.
• Communicate proactively 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, utilization review, and nursing staff.
• Complete all required hospital and patient documentation thoroughly and in a timely manner.
• Apply appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills during emergencies.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure all HIPAA standards are upheld.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of clinical regulations including TJC, Medicaid, and state/federal laws.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Qualifications and requirements

• Prior experience with psychiatric and chemical dependency patients.
• Unencumbered clinical license if eligible/needed per state regulations preferred. CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days.
• High School Diploma/GED Required

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Behavioral Healthis an Equal Opportunity Employer.Lifepoint Behavioral Healthis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.