Discharge Planning Specialist - Desert Cove

Responsibilities:

As a Discharge Planning Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring that appropriate discharge plans are in place prior to hospital discharge and appropriate clinical services are coordinated for the member, to support the successful transition in the community setting and reduce the risk of readmissions.

In addition you will be responsible for participating in inpatient calls, discharge ready calls with the RBHA, staffing, and providing support to clinical team in identifying and developing clinically appropriate discharge plans.

Benefits & Wellness:

* Multiple medical plans - including a no premium plan for employees and their families

* Multiple dental plans - including orthodontia

* Financial well-being - 401(k) with a company match, interest free medical line of credit, financial education, planning, and support

* 4 Weeks of paid time off in the first year

* Wellness program

* Child Care Support Program

* Pet Insurance

* Group life and disability insurance

* Employee Assistance Program for the Whole Family

* Personal and family mental and physical health access

* Professional growth & development - including scholarships, clinical supervision, and CEUs

* Employee perks and discounts

o Gym memberships

o Tuition at GCU and University of Phoenix

o Car rentals

* Bilingual pay differential

Requirements:

• A High School Diploma/GED and three years behavioral health experience; OR
• An Associate's degree and two years behavioral health work experience; OR
• Bachelor's degree in non-behavioral health related field one year behavioral health work experience; OR
• Bachelor's degree in a behavioral health related field
• One year of related work experience in an inpatient setting or utilization management setting, preferred.
• Current Arizona Driver License and a current satisfactory 39-month Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
• Must be able to obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Must be 21 years of age
• Background Check
• Minimum 1 year recovery from drugs and/or alcohol
• Minimum typing speed of 25 wpm