Discharge Planner - Mitchell Health Center (7841)

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)

Duties may include:

• 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 & 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
• 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
• Additional language pay differential

• 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: 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.

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.