OUTPATIENT ASSESSMENT COORDINATION

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision 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 (IOP). You will conduct clinical evaluations and admissions, serve as the initial contact for patients and referral sources, and determine ongoing clinical needs.

The Counselor performs telephonic risk assessments, collaborates with the hospital psychiatrist to decide level of care, and facilitates admissions with relevant treatment information.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; RN with relevant experience considered.
• 3–5 years minimum experience in behavioral health assessment.
• 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.
• Determine appropriate level of care by consulting with the hospital psychiatrist.
• Facilitate admissions and provide treatment information for ongoing care.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Admissions process

Telephonic risk assessment

In-person assessment

Education

Master's degree in related field

RN (welcome without Master's)

Licenses: LMSW/LPC/LISAC or RN

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 that are 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

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.