Discharge Planner - Mitchell (9150)

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 team working with individuals diagnosed with a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or General Mental Health diagnosis under Court Ordered Treatment at our Mitchell Recovery Health Center. 

Full-Time Employment: 40 hours per week

Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Location: 40 E. Mitchell Dr., Unit #100, Phoenix AZ, 85012

Full Benefits Package - Including 401K

Generous PTO/Sick Time (3+ weeks in Year 1)

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Additional Language Differential Pay Available

NOW OFFERING AN ADDITIONAL $1.50/hr. SMI DIFFERENTIAL

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The Terros Health Discharge Planners serve as a liaison between the inpatient setting and the assigned clinician at the Outpatient site. The Discharge Planner will work with Level I Inpatient Providers to review presenting clinical information.

Duties Include:

• Review presenting clinical information, identify resources, and help coordinate successful discharge into the community and follow up with the clinical team post discharge.
• Activities will be performed both in inpatient and outpatient settings (i.e., inpatient visits, coordination meetings, service planning).
• Connect individuals receiving Level I inpatient services with ongoing Terros Outpatient treatment upon discharge.
• The Discharge Planner will work with the clients while in the hospital, hospital unit staff, outpatient team, member family, PCPs, and health plans as clinically indicated to ensure an effective transition. 
• Participation in individualized service planning and execution of written discharge plans. 
• Offer coordination to an array of services that actively address recovery goals.
• Reduce the risk of readmission to hospital, reduce the utilization of Crisis services and improve the coordination with the PCP and Terros psychiatric provider.

Benefits & Wellness:

We invest in the health, well-being, and success of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive benefits, wellness resources, and opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.

• Multiple medical plan options, including a no-premium plan for employees and their families
• Multiple dental plan options, including orthodontic coverage
• Vision insurance
• Group life and disability insurance
• Pet insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Interest-free medical line of credit
• Financial education, planning, and support resources
• Monetary company contribution toward eligible benefits
• Bilingual pay differential
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – 3 weeks off in the first year
• Paid Sick Time
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Comprehensive wellness program featuring wellness challenges, activities, and prizes
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their family members
• Trip Reduction Program
• Ongoing professional growth and career development opportunities, including:
  • Scholarships
  • Clinical supervision
  • Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
  • Tuition discounts through Grand Canyon University, University of Phoenix, and Northern Arizona University (NAU)
• Access to the Working Advantage® Employee Discount Program, with savings on:
  • Gym memberships
  • Car rentals
  • Flights, hotels, movie tickets, and more

• 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.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook. Must be able to pass typing assessment with minimum 25wpm. 
• Knowledge in use of Electronic Health Records - NextGen is a plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish/ASL is desired.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• 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 Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card or apply for an Arizona fingerprint clearance card (Level 1) within 7 working days of assuming role.
• Must pass a TB Test.

Physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.