Discharge Planner

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 Priest Drive Health Center.

Full-Time Employed: 40 hours/week

M-F 8:30a - 5:30p

Location: 1642 S Priest Dr building 6 suite 101, Tempe, AZ 85281

(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:

• Activities will be performed in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Connect individuals receiving Level I inpatient services with ongoing TERROS Outpatient treatment upon discharge.
• Work with BHRs while in the hospital, will work with transitioning BHRs, the hospital unit staff, the Outpatient team, family, RBHA care management, PCPs and Health Plans as clinically indicated to ensure effective transition to Outpatient or community services.
• 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:

• 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.