Discharge Planner
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Job Description
Overview
Copper 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. 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 mattersproviding quality patient care. Join our team in Avondale Arizona to build a career that touches lives.
Members of our team Enjoy:
- Working with a highly engaged staff
- Healthy staffing levels
- Flexible scheduling
- Career growth
- Competitive compensation
Position Details
- Actively involved in the discharge planning process
- Communicates with clients families and outside referral sources. Demonstrates proactive communication with those involved with the patients treatment.
- Provides resource information to patients and families as appropriate for future care needs.
- Effectively communicates to UR on treatment and LOS issues.
- Demonstrates appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills. Acts as member of team when crisis occurs assisting others to ensure patient safety.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- High school degree or degree from an accredited college or university in social work recreational therapy or appropriate therapeutic field preferred. Combination of education and relevant work experience may be required.
- Valid Drivers License and a favorable Motor Vehicle Report and proof insurance when using own auto.
- CPR and CPI Certification within 30 day of employment
- Completion of additional age specific training within 30 days of employment as required. Must be at least 21 years of age. May be required to work flexible hours and overtime
Experience:
- A minimum of 1 year previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility with direct experience working with chemical dependency dual diagnosis psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.
Employment Type
Full-Time
