Discharge Planner

Overview of the Position:

Functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team with primary responsibility for initial discharge planning and coordination of care for members that are in an inpatient facility. Assists with member discharge evaluations and works with teams to build treatment plans that promote long-term health and relapse prevention.

As an employee, you will receive the following benefits:

• This position is offered at a fair, competitive salary.
• Affordable healthcare plans: Medical, Dental & Vision
• Health Savings and Flex Spending account options
• Virta diabetes program
• Hinge Health
• Paid sick, vacation and holiday time: 10 paid holidays per year!
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement plan (403b) with company match
• Disability insurance
• Basic life insurance with the option to purchase supplemental insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Bilingual Stipend

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's or bachelor's degree with a behavioral health or related field
• Bachelor's degree in a non-related field PLUS one-year related experience
• Associate degree in any field PLUS one-year related experience
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate PLUS three years' related experience
• Must maintain current CPR, First Aid, and Therapeutic Options certifications (offered through Southwest Network)
• Must maintain a valid Arizona driver's license and car insurance
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have the ability to maintain excellent member and family relationships and provide excellent customer service
• Requires effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to stay organized and have critical thinking, time management and problem-solving skills are a must
• Ability to utilize multiple types of office equipment (i.e. phones, copier, fax, etc.)
• Ability to type 25 to 40 WPM is preferred
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office software
• Must be able to utilize the internet and various web browsers

About Southwest Network:

Southwest Network provides integrated behavioral and physical health services, caring for both the mind and body for whole health and wellness. We provide treatment programs for seriously mentally ill adults and children and adolescents with complex emotional and behavioral needs. We are committed to their recovery, and we work together to offer hope, support individual goals, encourage self-sufficiency, and change lives. We do whatever is needed for the individuals and families we serve.

We truly understand how important our employees are to those they care for, and how critical they are to our mission. As one of our employees, we will look after as many of your professional and personal needs as we can and make sure your work environment is productive, yet pleasant and informal. We are committed to offering you opportunities for personal and career growth, and we value and reward innovation, collaboration, dedication, and strength.

About our adult services division:

For adults with serious mental illness, recovery and success in life depends on good mental and physical health, as well as having satisfying relationships, safe housing, purpose in life, a sense of belonging, and hope for the future. We help people define their personal goals for recovery and manage their symptoms so they can achieve those goals. With our integrated health services, care and support, they discover strengths they didn’t know they had and are able to build futures filled with hope, meaning, and wellness.

Driving and Other Requirements

Must have and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license, have a registered and reliable vehicle that meets Arizona state law standards, and meets the insurance standards of Southwest Network. Position requires travel within the community.

Southwest Network is an equal opportunity employer.

When you consider everything—the salary, the benefits, the ongoing training and support we offer, and the impact you’ll have on the lives of others—it could be the right opportunity for you.