Dedicated Discharge Planner

CODAC Health, Recovery & Wellness, Inc. - Tucson, AZ

Hiring: Dedicated Discharge Planner Company: CODAC Health, Recovery & Wellness, Inc. Location: Tucson, AZ Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:59:55 Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office About the job Experience: •1 year relevant related experience OR •1 year related experience OR •2 years related experience OR •4 years healthcare experience. Required Skills: •Initiates discharge plans for new and recent admissions. •Provides all appropriate Notices of Action/ Notice of Decision documentation (when applicable). •These requirements apply also to the ITDP (Inpatient Treatment and Discharge Plan), in accordance with the 9 AAC 21, Article 3. •Communicates with members adult recovery team and site staff regarding members admission and appropriate discharge planning, transfers records to members site, as appropriate. •Interacts with hospital discharge planner, inpatient prescribers, and other appropriate hospital staff regarding initiation and progress of discharge plans. •Reviews and takes additional necessary steps to assure progress of discharge plans for CODAC members. •Communicates with members adult recovery team and site staff regarding post-discharge needs, appointment schedules and other necessary supports. With this, the ability to coordinate and facilitate an adult recovery team meeting. •Coordinates with medical records staff to obtain medical information from members records. Qualifications: •Masters or Bachelors degree in a healthcare field and no related experience OR •Masters or Bachelors degree in a non-healthcare field and 1 year relevant related experience OR •Associates degree in a healthcare field and 1 year related experience OR •Associates degree in a non-healthcare field and 2 years related experience OR •Certified Peer Support Specialist and 2 years related experience OR •High School diploma or General Education Equivalent (GED and 4 years healthcare experience. •Is an Arizona Licensed Registered Nurse OR •Is an Arizona Licensed Physicians Assistant who is not working as a medical practitioner •Discharge Planner certification from Cenpatico of AZ within 60 days of hire and/or placement in position. •Commission Certified Care Manager (CCCM), a plus. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!