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Discharge Planning Assistant

Trinity Health·Ann Arbor, Michigan

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 1 day ago
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About the role

The Discharge Planning Assistant collaborates with clinical teams to refer patients to appropriate psychiatric facilities and manages prior authorizations. They also prepare clinical packets and coordinate with medical providers to ensure efficient patient transfers.

Employment Type

  • Full time
  • Shift:
  • Description: · Collaborate with the clinical team to refer patients to appropriate inpatient psychiatric treatment facilities based on age, diagnosis, and location. · Obtain prior authorizations for patients admitted to Trinity Health sites. · Prepare and send complete clinical packets to community partners to ensure efficient patient placement. · Coordinate with Emergency Department or Medical Unit providers to gather updates necessary for successful transfers. · Demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology and maintain awareness of varying levels of mental health care across counties served by Trinity Health Southeast Michigan sites. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

The role requires knowledge of medical terminology and an understanding of mental health care levels across the served counties. Candidates must be able to coordinate effectively with emergency department and medical unit staff.

  • Communication
  • Care coordination
  • Discharge planning
  • Medical terminology
  • Clinical documentation
  • Prior authorization
  • Patient placement
  • Psychiatric treatment coordination
  • Mental health care knowledge

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Posted
Jul 28, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Trinity Health

With more than 11,000 employees in more than 185 locations, St. Peter’s Health Partners is the Capital Region’s largest and most comprehensive not-for-profit integrated health care network, which provides high-quality, compassionate, and sophisticated care to thousands of people...

Salary listed on 1,678 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Behavioral health openings in Michigan often draw steady interest because employers need independently licensed clinicians who can provide consistent weekly availability. For this LMSW role, competition may center on licensure status, schedule flexibility, and readiness to meet a 25-session, 30-hour weekly commitment. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full posting, then confirm your Michigan licensure and availability before applying.

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