INTAKE WORKER/COORDINATOR - PRN

Palo Verde Behavioral Health; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans

401(k) with company match

Student loan refinancing program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Palo Verde Behavioral Health in Tucson, AZ is seeking an Intake Coordinator for day or night shifts. This role involves coordinating assessments and referrals, managing community contacts, and ensuring communication between various staff.

Applicants should have at least 2 years of outpatient experience, preferably in mental health, and must meet health and safety requirements. We offer a challenging work environment with competitive compensation and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an outpatient environment, preferably in mental health.
• Must be tested for tuberculosis with a PPD skin test or chest x-ray upon hire.
• Must obtain and maintain a Class 1 Arizona Fingerprint Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assessment and referral activities at the facility.
• Handle inquiry calls, track initial authorization completion, and schedule evaluations and admissions.
• Work closely with clinical, business office, and utilization review staff.

Skills

Experience in an outpatient environment

Knowledge of mental health

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college with a focus on psychology or nursing

Job description

Responsibilities

Palo Verde Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking an Intake Coordinator for day or night shift! Come join our team!

The Intake Worker/Coordinator is accountable for coordinating the assessment and referral activities at the facility. This position involves extensive contact with the community and works closely with utilization review staff, business office staff, and clinical staff to ensure continuity of communication. The role is also responsible for inquiry calls, tracking the initial authorization completion, and scheduling evaluations and admissions. Shifts available: Day or Night.

Palo Verde Behavioral Health Hospital provides comprehensive behavioral healthcare for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults suffering from mental health and addictive illnesses. We offer partial and intensive outpatient hospitalization, as well as specialized treatment programs for co-occurring symptoms. The hospital is located in Tucson, AZ at the base of the Catalina Foothills.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• 401(k) with company match
• Student loan refinancing program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries

Qualifications

Job Requirements

Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Some college preferred with a focus on psychology or nursing.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an outpatient environment, preferably in mental health.

Additional requirements of the position: Must be tested for tuberculosis with a PPD skin test or chest x‑ray upon hire; PPD skin test required annually or chest x‑ray every 4 years thereafter. Must obtain and maintain a Class 1 Arizona Fingerprint Clearance.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.