# Discharge Coordinator, Behavioral Health

- **Company:** Lifepoint Health
- **Published:** Jul 6, 2026
- **Location:** On-site, Arizona
- **Setting:** Hospital
- **Credentials:** CPR / First Aid
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## About

**Your experience matters **

Copper Springs is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Discharge Coordinator** **joining our team, you’re embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

**How you’ll contribute **

A Discharge Coordinator who excels in this role:

- Provide aftercare coordination for patients requiring ongoing medical or psychosocial support post-discharge.
- Create and maintain updated community resource listings for aftercare services.
- Actively participate in the treatment planning process by scheduling aftercare appointments identified by the patient’s provider and therapist.
- Provide patients and families with resource information related to future care needs.
- Communicate proactively with clients, families, aftercare providers, and referral sources.
- Draft comprehensive discharge summaries and contracts for each assigned patient.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team including physicians, utilization review, and nursing staff.
- Complete all required hospital and patient documentation thoroughly and in a timely manner.
- Apply appropriate crisis intervention and de-escalation skills during emergencies.
- Maintain confidentiality and ensure all HIPAA standards are upheld.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of clinical regulations including TJC, Medicaid, and state/federal laws.

**Why join us **

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

- **Comprehensive Benefits**: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- **Financial Protection & PTO**: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- **Financial & Career Growth**: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- **Employee Well-being**: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- **Professional Development**: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

**What we’re looking for **

- **Education:** Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling or equivalent required. Experience may be subtituted for education.
- **Certifications:** CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.

**EEOC Statement**

Copper Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Copper Springs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

## Benefits

- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement savings plan
- Student loan repayment
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness programs

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