Discharge Planner - Mitchell Health Center (7841)

Terros Health•Phoenix, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Terros Health is a healthcare organization of caring people, guided by our core values of integrity, compassion and empowerment. We engage people in whole person health through an integrated care delivery system, thus establishing a medical home for our patients. In caring for the whole person, we focus on overall wellness through physical health, mental health and substance use care. Terros Health and Lifewell have joined forces to provide extraordinary care by empowered people through exceptional outcomes. HOPE ~ HEALTH ~ HEALING Seeking a Discharge Planner to join our interdisciplinary clinical team working with individuals diagnosed with a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or General Mental Health diagnosis under Court Ordered Treatment at our Mitchell Health Center. Full-Time Employed: 40 hours/week Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:30pm Location: 40 E Mitchell Dr # 100, Phoenix, AZ 85012 (Additional Language Differential Pay Available) NOW OFFERING AN ADDITIONAL $1.50/hr SMI DIFFERENTIAL Full Benefits Package, including 401K Generous PTO/Sick Time (4+ weeks in year 1)

Requirements

GED/high school diploma with a minimum of 4 years of behavioral health employment experience, or
An associates degree in the field of behavioral health and 2 years of behavioral health employment experience, or
A bachelor's degree (not in the field of behavioral health) and 1 year of behavioral health employment experience, or
A bachelor's degree in the field of behavioral health, or
A master's degree or higher in the field of behavioral health
Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, electronic medical record, NextGen preferred
Valid AZ Driver License. Must have valid Arizona driver’s license, be 21 years of age with minimum 4 years driving experience, and meet requirements of Terros Health’s driving policy.
Must have a valid unrestricted Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card (Level One) or apply for an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card within 7 working days of employment with no disqualifying events.
Interpersonal skills which allow for professional and positive relationships with co-workers, members, families, and other community members.
Good communication skills, evidenced by a non-judgmental approach, effective listening and positive interactions
Must pass a typing test with a minimum speed of 25 WPM.
Must pass background check, TB test and other pre-employment screening.

Nice To Haves

Additional Language Differential Pay Available
Additional language pay differential

Responsibilities

Provide inpatient visit to BHR within 3 days of admission to offer support and linkage to the Outpatient Clinical Treatment Team.
Participate in individualized service planning that includes the involvement of the BHR to the fullest extent possible.
Engage family/significant other, advocate, and /or designated representative involvement throughout the discharge and treatment process.
Develop and execute a written discharge plan (Care Transition ISP) consistent with the BHRs TERROS Service Plan no later than the third day following a recipient’s admission to an inpatient facility. The discharge plan will be developed in collaboration with the BHR/designated representative/guardian, the TERROS treating Medical Provider, hospital treating physician, assigned outpatient clinician, and family, as appropriate.
Offer or coordinate TERROS psychiatric services as appropriate, within 7 days of hospital discharge, and/or as needed to ensure adequate medication supplies.
The Discharge Planner will maintain contact with the BHR/ involved family to evaluate patient status and efficacy of the service plan for a 30 day period.
Coordinate Primary Care Services.
Facilitate communication between psychiatric and primary care providers.
Offer coordination to an array of services that actively addresses recovery goals, which may include: individual, group, and/or family therapy, outreach, engagement, case management, home based services, family stabilization, medication monitoring, behavior management, skills acquisition training, employment/vocational rehabilitation, and supportive community services, as appropriate.

Benefits

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
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
Tuition discounts with GCU and The University of Phoenix
Working Advantage - Employee perks and discounts
Gym memberships
Car rentals
Flights, hotels, movies and more