Behavioral Health Admissions Coordinator

Valleywise Health; Mesa, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Valleywise Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Admissions Coordinator in Mesa, AZ. This role responds to inquiry calls from patients and families and coordinates admissions or referrals to ensure appropriate disposition within the psychiatric program.

The position requires a master’s degree in social work or related field, 2+ years in a behavioral health setting, and licensure or licensure-preferred credentials.

Qualifications

• Requires a master’s degree in social work or a related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience as a social worker in a behavioral health facility.
• Pursuant to Arizona Administrative Code, personnel must be at least 21 years of age, or at least 18 years of age and licensed or certified under AZ law.
• Prefer LMSW or LCSW licensure through the AZ Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
• Requires a BLS card obtained through an approved American Heart Association training within three months.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English effectively.
• Familiar with inpatient behavioral health admission criteria and the court-ordered process for mental health treatment in Arizona.
• Strong knowledge of community behavioral health resources.

Responsibilities

• Responds to inquiry calls from patients, families, and referral sources.
• Facilitates appropriate disposition, including admission to inpatient psychiatric program or referral to other services.
• Coordinates with nursing, physicians, patient registration, legal services, and payor representatives.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

Master's degree in social work or related field

Job description

Behavioral Health Admissions Coordinator Internal Job

Under the director of the Social Work Manager for the Psychiatry Department, is responsible for responding to inquiry calls from patients, family members, referral sources and facilitating an appropriate disposition, which may include admission to the inpatient psychiatric program at Valleywise Health or referral to other programs and services. The position works closely with nursing, physicians, patient registration, legal services and payor representatives.

Hourly Pay Range: $29.20 — $43.07

Qualifications

Education:

• Requires a master’s degree in social work or a related field.

Experience:

• Must have a minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience as a social worker in a behavioral health facility that demonstrates an understanding of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Pursuant to Arizona Administrative Code R9-10-306 CHAPTER 10 of the Dept. of Health Services, personnel must be at least 21 years of age, or at least 18 years of ageand licensed or certified under A.R.S. Title 32 and providing services within the personnel member’s scope of practice.

Certification/Licensure:

• Prefer LMSW or LCSW licensure through the AZ Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
• Requires a BLS card obtained through an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training within three months.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
• Must be familiar with inpatient behavioral health admission criteriaand the court-ordered process for mental health treatment in the State of Arizona.
• Strong knowledge of community behavioral health resources is needed.

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