Discharge Planner - Behavioral Health

Springstone; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Up to 16 days of PTO

6 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Job summary

Springstone in Tucson, Arizona is hiring a Discharge Planner to coordinate discharge planning for patients. This role involves following patients through their care journey and ensuring comprehensive assessment of discharge needs.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, CPI and CPR certifications, and at least one year of experience in a psychiatric inpatient setting. The position offers a collaborative work environment and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred for this role.
• Must have CPI and CPR certifications.
• One year of experience in a psychiatric inpatient environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates discharge planning for a specified patient population in a single hospital.
• Follows patients throughout the continuum of care and ensures optimum utilization of resources.
• Provides ongoing support for discharge planning through comprehensive assessment of discharge needs.

Skills

CPI

CPR

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Discharge Planner

El Dorado Springs, 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 really matters-providing quality patient care. Join our team in Tucson, 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

Responsibilities

• Coordinates discharge planning for a specified patient population in a single hospital.
• Follows patients throughout the continuum of care and ensures optimum utilization of resources.
• Provides ongoing support for discharge planning through comprehensive assessment of discharge needs to include barriers to compliance with recommended plan of care post discharge.
• Provides support and discharge planning for patients who are in need of ongoing medical/psychosocial care following discharge.
• In collaboration with other members of the healthcare team, assesses psychosocial needs of the patient and offers suggestions and facilitates the transition to follow-up care options.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• CPI
• CPR
• One year experience in a psychiatric inpatient environment.