Pediatric Care Transition Specialist

CMC Phoenix; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

College Medical Center Phoenix is seeking a full-time Pediatric Discharge Planner to join our Case Management team in Phoenix, AZ. The role coordinates care across the continuum for children and adolescents, collaborating with families, providers, and community resources to support safe, timely transitions of care.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, or related behavioral health field, plus experience with pediatric populations; Arizona Fingerprint

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, or a related behavioral health field required.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a pediatric behavioral health, mental health, healthcare, or social services setting preferred.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and their families is strongly preferred.
• Valid Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification for Healthcare Providers required upon hire.
• CPI certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and administrative support to Case Managers and Social Workers serving children and adolescents.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, treatment team members, patients, families, and caregivers to develop effective continuing-care and discharge plans.
• Assist with telephone calls, faxing, copying, and coordination of pediatric discharge plans.
• Present age-appropriate aftercare options to patients and families, ensuring they understand available services and next steps.
• Collect, release, and manage patient information in accordance with confidentiality requirements to support accurate referrals and care coordination.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete patient records.
• Initiate communication and coordinate services with referral sources, schools, outpatient mental health providers, community agencies, and other care facilities to ensure continuity of care.
• Arrange admissions, transfers, and placements with hospitals, treatment centers, and other appropriate pediatric service providers.
• Schedule follow-up appointments for outpatient treatment and support services.
• Attend and participate in treatment team meetings professionally and punctually.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with pediatric community resources, referral partners, and family-support services.
• Conduct research and maintain current provider, community-resource, and referral databases relevant to children, adolescents, and families.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, or a related behavioral health field

Job description

College Medical Center Phoenix is seeking a full-time Pediatric Discharge Planner to join our Case Management team in Phoenix, AZ. The role coordinates care across the continuum for children and adolescents, collaborating with families, providers, and community resources to support safe, timely transitions of care.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, or related behavioral health field, plus experience with pediatric populations; Arizona Fingerprint