Discharge Planner & Care Coordinator - Behavioral Health

Aurora Behavioral Health System; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Aurora Behavioral Health System West in Glendale, AZ is seeking an experienced Discharge Planner to coordinate quality discharge planning for adolescents and adults with a broad range of psychiatric conditions. This full-time role involves collaborating with clinical teams, documenting interactions, and arranging post-discharge care with outpatient providers and community resources.

The position emphasizes teamwork, efficient case management, and ensuring safe, appropriate aftercare in a

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of case management experience.
• Minimum 2 years of behavioral health experience.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Must pass a drug screen (safety sensitive).
• Must be eligible for a fingerprint clearance card.

Responsibilities

• Participate as part of a multi-disciplinary team to address discharge plan barriers.
• Document every engagement with patient and care team in the medical record.
• Coordinate patient staffing and discharge resources with Aurora and clinic teams.
• Manage discharging patients with appropriate discharge plans and communicate with external agencies.
• Schedule follow-up appointments and referrals to appropriate care facilities.
• Assist in stepping down patients to PHP or IOP when discharge occurs.
• Arrange family sessions and outpatient treatment team meetings as needed.
• Develop individualized discharge plans using treatment and chart information to determine aftercare needs.
• Identify and contact family or community resources to meet aftercare needs.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of treatment provided.

Skills

Case management

Behavioral health

Customer service

Multitasking

Drug screen

Fingerprint clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Aurora Behavioral Health System West in Glendale, AZ is seeking an experienced Discharge Planner to coordinate quality discharge planning for adolescents and adults with a broad range of psychiatric conditions. This full-time role involves collaborating with clinical teams, documenting interactions, and arranging post-discharge care with outpatient providers and community resources.

The position emphasizes teamwork, efficient case management, and ensuring safe, appropriate aftercare in a