Discharge Planning Specialist (Mental Health)

Universal Health Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work

Growth opportunities

Medical coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Valley Hospital in Phoenix seeks a dynamic Discharge Planner to join our team. The role collaborates with the Utilization Review department to certify and recertify insurance benefits and to ensure seamless discharge planning for patients.

The Discharge Planner will maintain a caseload, meet patients daily, arrange referrals and family sessions, and coordinate with outpatient providers to support ongoing care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, mental health, nursing, or related degree and two years of behavioral health experience.
• Minimum two years’ experience in a healthcare setting or managed care, with discharge planning or case management experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Utilization Review on certification and recertification of insurance benefits during a patient’s stay.
• Advocates for patient access to services during treatment team meetings and through physician contact.
• Manages a caseload, meets with patients daily, completes referrals and family sessions.
• Coordinates with outpatient providers to ensure smooth discharge planning and continuity of care.

Skills

Discharge planning

Case management

Utilization review

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Job description

Valley Hospital in Phoenix seeks a dynamic Discharge Planner to join our team. The role collaborates with the Utilization Review department to certify and recertify insurance benefits and to ensure seamless discharge planning for patients.

The Discharge Planner will maintain a caseload, meet patients daily, arrange referrals and family sessions, and coordinate with outpatient providers to support ongoing care.