OUTPATIENT ASSESSMENT COORDINATION

Universal Health Services; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision and

Prescription drug plans

401(K) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Palo Verde Behavioral Health Hospital in Tucson, AZ, is seeking an experienced Assessment Counselor/Coordinator for our Outpatient Department. You will conduct clinical evaluations and admissions for the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and serve as the initial contact for patients and referral sources, performing telephonic and in-person assessments.

You will determine appropriate level of care in collaboration with our hospital psychiatrist and facilitate admissions when needed, providing

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in related field; RN welcome to apply without Master's Degree.
• 3-5 years minimum experience, preferred.
• Licenses: LMSW, LPC, LISAC, or RN, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical evaluations and admissions for the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP).
• Serve as the initial contact for patients and referral sources, providing clinical assessment.
• Perform telephonic risk assessment and in-person clinical assessment.
• Determine appropriate level of care by consulting with the hospital psychiatrist and facilitate admissions when needed.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Admissions coordination

Telephonic risk assessment

In-person assessment

Education

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Palo Verde Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking an experienced Assessment Counselor/Coordinator for our Outpatient Department! Come Join Our Team!!

The Assessment Counselor/Coordinator conducts clinical evaluations and admissions for the Intensive Outpatient Program also referred to as \"IOP\". This position is the initial contact for patients and referral sources, providing clinical assessment and determination of ongoing clinical needs. The Counselor provides telephonic risk assessment and in-person clinical assessment. The Counselor also determines appropriate level of care by consulting with the hospital psychiatrist to determine disposition. If Patient is admitted to the outpatient program, the Counselor facilities the admission process and provides appropriate clinical information for ongoing treatment.

Palo Verde Behavioral Health Hospital provides comprehensive behavioral healthcare for 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 chemical dependency. PVBH has an excellent reputation as an innovative hospital with caring, dedicated staff, experienced in the delivery of behavioral healthcare. Situated in Tucson, AZ, at the base of the Catalina Foothills, PVBH is minutes to Saguaro National Park and the University of Arizona.

Benefits include:

• - Challenging and rewarding work environment


• - Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off


• - Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans


• - 401(K) with company match


• - SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program


• - Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Qualifications

Education: Master's Degree in related field. RN welcome to appply without Master's Degree.

Experience: 3-5 years minimum experience, preferred.

Licenses: LMSW, LPC, LISAC, or RN, preferred.

EEO Statement

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.