NaphCare - Tucson, AZ
posted 3 days ago
About the position
NaphCare is hiring a Discharge Planner just like you to join our team at the Pima City Jail located in Tucson, AZ. Pay rates vary based on shift, site needs, and experience. Shifts and hours vary based on coverage needs and can be discussed upon interview. PRN shifts and hours vary based on coverage needs for FT shifts and will be determined by site leadership and prn employee availability. NaphCare is a family owned, healthcare technology company that has been delivering high quality healthcare to correctional facilities across the nation for over 35 years. Come join our team of over 5000 employees and growing! NaphCare pays well, offers outstanding benefits, and has an incredibly engaged corporate support team to make sure you have what you need to be truly excellent at what you do. NaphCare partners with correctional facilities to provide proactive, patient-focused healthcare.
Responsibilities
- Conduct rounds with the physicians and mental health staff to meet with patients to discuss placement options, organize records for transition, and provide advice regarding community assistance organization, transportation options, etc
- Involve patient in discharge planning
- Assist patients with the identification of a support network, instructions for future care and follow-up
- Assist patients with completion of all clinical and financial documentation needed for social service organizations
- Coordinate with healthcare and security staff regarding patients' release dates
- Liaison for all referrals for involuntary examinations or crisis stabilization
- Liaison for all inpatient care management
Requirements
- Must hold and maintain a Bachelor's Degree in a human service field
- A valid CPR card
- Must have knowledge and experience in the development of mental health discharge plans and coordination with community service providers.
Nice-to-haves
- New grads are encouraged to apply - we'll train you in the exciting field of correctional healthcare!
Benefits
- Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan
- Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
- We offer low cost benefits to our employees and their families.
- Employment Assistance Program (EAP) services
- 100% vested 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
- Tuition Assistance
- Referral bonuses
- On-site education
- Free Continuing Education!
- Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
- Generous paid time off & paid holidays
