Hospital Discharge Specialist

Who We Are At Copa Health, we are committed to People First, fostering a culture of compassion, innovation, and impact. We support individuals and families across Arizona through high-quality behavioral health and integrated care services while also investing in the growth and well-being of our team. Why Join Copa Health? At Copa Health, we prioritize the growth, well-being, and satisfaction of our team members. When you join our team, you’ll receive: Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package Personalized Health Coverage – Receive a monthly, tax-free contribution to select the medical plan that works best for you, with guidance and support through our ICHRA program Dental and Vision Coverage to complement your health plan Generous PTO – up to 3 weeks in your first year, plus an additional wellness day to recharge 10 paid holidays annually Wellness Program, including access to mental health resources Tuition Reimbursement up to $3,000 to invest in your growth and career advancement Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to fit your needs 403(b) retirement plan with company match to help you plan for your future Employee Assistance Program with free coaching and therapy sessions Additional benefits including life insurance, disability coverage, pet insurance, and more Key Responsibilities Under the oversight of the Copa Clinical Director and Director of Medical Management, implements the Copa Hospital Readmission and Discharge Coordination protocol. Collaborates with the Inpatient and Outpatient Care Team, assess individual needs to develop a plan with member that promotes long-term health and reduces the likelihood of re-admission. Serves as an added resource to the assigned primary case manager to facilitate individual engagement and follow-up in care, understand and implement post-discharge/post-visit medical orders and to coordinate more specialized post-discharge/post-visit placements (including skilled nursing centers, home health, and residential settings). Facilitate communication and coordination with the Inpatient Team, RBHA, outpatient team-centered team, and family and/ or natural supports, in order to develop and implement the discharge plan. Completes all necessary discharge planning documents and submits documentation and referral packages in a timely manner to the RBHA and community providers. Coordinates with the Copa care team to ensure scheduling of post-discharge appointments within 72 hours of the discharge. Ensures follow-through with discharge recommendations and services, and identifies gaps in services Qualifications High School Diploma / GED or Associates Degree with a combination of eight (8) years’ direct care experience, required. Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health or related field and three (3) years direct care experience, preferred. Previous experience in behavioral health or primary care with duties of case management and care coordination, preferred. Demonstrated experience and knowledge in discharge planning and readmission prevention processes, preferred. Must have a Level 1 fingerprint clearance card issued by Arizona Department of Public Safety of eligible to receive within eight (8) weeks of hire. Must possess a valid AZ Driver’s License and meet Copa’s driving requirements. Copa Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Pre-Employment Criminal Background and Drug Testing Required. EOE #J-18808-Ljbffr Copa Health